How To Fix RTMATGPR_HIER003 - BW extraction: Incorrect update of node &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTMATGPR_HIER - Material Hierarchy Extraction

• Message number: 003

• Message text: BW extraction: Incorrect update of node &1

What causes this issue?

The update of node &V1& failed. Update mode &V2& was used (I=Insert;
U=Update).

System Response

Make sure the record was passed on correctly.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTMATGPR_HIER003 - BW extraction: Incorrect update of node &1 ?

  The SAP error message RTMATGPR_HIER003 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the extraction of data from a hierarchy. The error message indicates that there is an "Incorrect update of node &1," where "&1" represents the specific node in the hierarchy that is causing the problem.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Structure Issues: The hierarchy structure may be incorrectly defined or corrupted. This can happen if there are inconsistencies in the hierarchy data or if nodes are missing or incorrectly linked.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being extracted, such as missing parent nodes or incorrect relationships between nodes.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the extraction may not have the necessary authorizations to access or update certain nodes in the hierarchy.
  Data Load Issues: If the data load process is interrupted or fails, it can lead to incomplete updates in the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition: Review the hierarchy definition in the SAP BW system to ensure that all nodes are correctly defined and linked. Make sure that there are no missing parent-child relationships.
  Validate Data: Run consistency checks on the hierarchy data to identify any inconsistencies. You can use transaction codes like RS_HIER_CHECK to validate the hierarchy.
  Rebuild Hierarchy: If the hierarchy is corrupted, you may need to rebuild it. This can involve deleting and recreating the hierarchy or specific nodes.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the extraction has the necessary authorizations to access and update the hierarchy nodes.
  Monitor Data Load Processes: Check the data load processes in the SAP BW system to ensure that they are completing successfully. Look for any error messages or warnings in the process logs.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSC1 (Hierarchy Maintenance), and RS_HIER_CHECK (Hierarchy Consistency Check).
  SAP BW Documentation: Review the official SAP BW documentation for best practices on hierarchy management and data extraction.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.