How To Fix RSWADMDERR1336 - bi:attribute &1 cannot be child node of other bi:tag &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADMDERR1 - Web Application Designer 4.0 Error Messages

• Message number: 336

• Message text: bi:attribute &1 cannot be child node of other bi:tag &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADMDERR1336 - bi:attribute &1 cannot be child node of other bi:tag &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSWADMDERR1336 indicates that there is a problem with the hierarchy of attributes in a Business Intelligence (BI) context, specifically in the context of the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI system. The error message states that the attribute (bi:attribute &1) cannot be a child node of another attribute (bi:tag &2). This typically occurs when there is an issue with the structure of the data model or the relationships between attributes in a hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Structure Violation: The error usually arises when you are trying to create or modify a hierarchy where the parent-child relationship is not valid. For example, if you are trying to assign an attribute that is not allowed to be a child of another attribute.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the InfoObject or the hierarchy settings that define how attributes relate to one another.
  Data Model Issues: The underlying data model may have inconsistencies or errors that prevent the proper establishment of parent-child relationships.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration: Review the hierarchy settings for the attributes involved. Ensure that the attribute you are trying to assign as a child is allowed to be a child of the specified parent attribute.
  Validate InfoObjects: Go to the InfoObject maintenance and check the properties of the attributes. Ensure that the settings for parent-child relationships are correctly defined.
  Adjust Data Model: If there are inconsistencies in the data model, you may need to adjust the model to ensure that the relationships between attributes are valid.
  Recreate Hierarchy: If the hierarchy is corrupted or incorrectly set up, consider deleting and recreating the hierarchy from scratch.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on setting up hierarchies and attributes in your version of SAP BW/BI.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: After making changes, test the hierarchy to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the data model behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.