How To Fix RSRV212 - Hierarchy directories are inconsistent. See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Hierarchy directories are inconsistent. See long text

What causes this issue?

&V1& entries exist in the hierarchy management table for Warehouse
Management. These entries are missing from the hierarchy administration
table for reporting.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose <ZK>Detail</> in the short text display to display the surplus
entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV212 - Hierarchy directories are inconsistent. See long text ?

  The SAP error message RSRV212 indicates that there are inconsistencies in the hierarchy directories within the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This can occur due to various reasons, such as changes in the hierarchy structure, data inconsistencies, or issues during data loading processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Changes: If hierarchies have been modified (e.g., nodes added, deleted, or changed) without proper updates to the associated directories, inconsistencies can arise.
  Data Load Issues: Problems during data loading processes can lead to incomplete or incorrect hierarchy data.
  System Upgrades or Migrations: Changes in the system environment, such as upgrades or migrations, can sometimes lead to inconsistencies.
  Manual Changes: Direct manual changes to the hierarchy or related objects can also cause inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRV212 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Run the RSRV Transaction: 
  
  Go to transaction code RSRV.
  In the RSRV transaction, you can check for inconsistencies in the hierarchy directories.
  Execute the consistency check for the specific hierarchy or the