How To Fix RSRTS_CDS187 - Default hierarchy node for filter (&1 at pos. &2): Invalid element &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRTS_CDS - Messages Transient CDS Queries

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Default hierarchy node for filter (&1 at pos. &2): Invalid element &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRTS_CDS187 - Default hierarchy node for filter (&1 at pos. &2): Invalid element &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSRTS_CDS187 typically occurs in the context of using SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with queries that involve a characteristic hierarchy. This error indicates that there is an issue with a default hierarchy node specified in a filter for a query.
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Hierarchy Node: The specified hierarchy node in the filter does not exist or is not valid for the characteristic being used.
  Hierarchy Not Active: The hierarchy might not be active or properly defined in the system.
  Incorrect Filter Configuration: The filter configuration in the query might be incorrect, leading to the system being unable to resolve the specified node.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model, such as changes to the characteristic or hierarchy structure, can lead to this error if the query is not updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the hierarchy definition in the SAP BW or HANA model and ensure that the hierarchy is correctly defined and active.
  Verify that the node specified in the error message exists in the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Review Query Filters:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and check the filters applied to the query.
  Ensure that the filter values correspond to valid nodes in the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Update Query:
  
  If there have been changes to the underlying data model or hierarchy, update the query to reflect these changes.
  Revalidate the query to ensure that it is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Values:
  
  Temporarily remove or modify the filter to see if the query runs without it. This can help isolate the issue to the specific filter or node.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy and its nodes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of SAP BW or HANA you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSRT (Query Monitor) for further analysis and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSRTS_CDS187 error in your SAP environment.