How To Fix RSRV142 - The hierarchy node has FACTOR = &1, but the value must be 1.

RSRV142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: The hierarchy node has FACTOR = &1, but the value must be 1.

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RSRV142 - Details

• The SAP error message RSRV142 indicates that there is an issue with a hierarchy node in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, it means that the hierarchy node has a factor value that is not equal to 1, which is a requirement for certain types of hierarchies in SAP BW.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy node has been configured with a factor that is not equal to 1. In SAP BW, hierarchy nodes are often expected to have a factor of 1 to ensure proper aggregation and reporting.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that have led to the hierarchy node being assigned a factor other than 1.
  Manual Adjustments: If manual adjustments were made to the hierarchy or its nodes, it could lead to this error if the factor was not set correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
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