How To Fix RSRB1029 - -- Hierarchy &1: Hierarchy &3 is active on characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRB1 -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: -- Hierarchy &1: Hierarchy &3 is active on characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRB1029 - -- Hierarchy &1: Hierarchy &3 is active on characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSRB1029 indicates that there is a conflict with the hierarchy being used in a query or report. Specifically, it means that a certain hierarchy (denoted as &3) is active for a characteristic (denoted as &2), but another hierarchy (denoted as &1) is also active, leading to a situation where the system cannot determine which hierarchy to use.
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple Active Hierarchies: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple hierarchies active for the same characteristic in the same context. This can happen if:
  
  You have defined multiple hierarchies for a characteristic in the InfoObject.
  The query or report is trying to use a hierarchy that is not compatible with the currently active one.
  
  
  
  Query Design Issues: The query might be designed in such a way that it references multiple hierarchies for the same characteristic, which is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRB1029 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Hierarchies:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance for the characteristic in question and check which hierarchies are active.
  Ensure that only one hierarchy is active at a time for the characteristic in the context of your query.
  
  
  
  Modify the Query:
  
  If your query is designed to use a specific hierarchy, ensure that it is set to use only that hierarchy.
  You may need to adjust the query settings to specify which hierarchy to use explicitly.
  
  
  
  Deactivate Unused Hierarchies:
  
  If there are hierarchies that are not needed, consider deactivating them to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Check Query Properties:
  
  In the query designer, check the properties of the characteristic and ensure that it is set to use the correct hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query from scratch, ensuring that you only include the necessary hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and hierarchies.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on managing hierarchies and characteristics in BW (Business Warehouse).
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSRB1029 error and ensure that your queries run smoothly without hierarchy conflicts.