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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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:
  
  Go to the hierarchy definition in the SAP BW system and verify if the characteristic value &1 is included in the hierarchy &2.
  If it is missing, you can add the characteristic value to the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Update Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is not up to date, you may need to refresh or update it. This can involve reloading data or adjusting the hierarchy settings.
  
  
  
  Data Load:
  
  Ensure that the data load process includes the characteristic values that need to be part of the hierarchy. Check the data source and transformation rules to confirm that they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Query Design:
  
  Review the query design to ensure that it is correctly set up to reference the hierarchy. If necessary, adjust the query to avoid referencing values that are not part of the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the query or report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage hierarchies and data models.
  Hierarchy Maintenance: Use transaction RSH1 to maintain hierarchies and check their structure.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing hierarchies and characteristic values in BW.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSPLS_CR006 error and ensure that your characteristic values are correctly included in the relevant hierarchies.