How To Fix RSRTS_CDS240 - Element hierarchy parent will be ignored: different structure

RSRTS_CDS240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRTS_CDS - Messages Transient CDS Queries

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Element hierarchy parent will be ignored: different structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRTS_CDS240 - Element hierarchy parent will be ignored: different structure ?

  The SAP error message RSRTS_CDS240 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchy structure in a Composite Data Source (CDS) view when trying to display or process data in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, the error message states that the "element hierarchy parent will be ignored" due to a "different structure." This typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the hierarchy definitions or structures between the parent and child elements in the hierarchy.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Mismatched Hierarchy Structures: The parent and child elements in the hierarchy may have different structures or attributes, which prevents the system from correctly interpreting the hierarchy.
  
  
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the underlying data model (e.g., changes in the CDS view or the underlying tables), it may lead to inconsistencies in the hierarchy.
  
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Definition: The hierarchy may not be defined