How To Fix RSPLS_CR006 - Characteristic value '&1' is not included in hierarchy '&2'

RSPLS_CR006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS_CR - Messages on Characteristic Relationships/Data Slices

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Characteristic value '&1' is not included in hierarchy '&2'

What causes this issue?

A hierarchy with the technical name '&V2&' is being used in the
characteristic relationship for the InfoCube '&V4&'. The characteristic
value '&V1&' for the '&V3&' characteristic is included in a
characteristic combination that is to be checked. However, this value
does not belong to a combination that is defined as valid by the
hierarchy.

System Response

Characteristic combination is invalid.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS_CR006 - Characteristic value '&1' is not included in hierarchy '&2' ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS_CR006 indicates that a specific characteristic value (represented by &1) is not included in the specified hierarchy (represented by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with queries, hierarchies, or data modeling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to use in a query or report is not part of the defined hierarchy. This can happen if the value has not been assigned to the hierarchy or if it has been removed.
  Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy may not be properly configured to include all relevant characteristic values.
  Data Load Issues: If the data load process did not include the characteristic value in the hierarchy, it will not be available for reporting.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be designed in a way that expects certain values to be present in the hierarchy, but they are not.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Assignment:
  
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