How To Fix RTMATGPR_HIER004 - BW extraction: Incorrect update of node(s)

RTMATGPR_HIER004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTMATGPR_HIER - Material Hierarchy Extraction

• Message number: 004

• Message text: BW extraction: Incorrect update of node(s)

What causes this issue?

An attempt to save several records from the material hierarchy failed.
<ZH>Update mode &V1&</> (I=Insert, U=Update) was used.

System Response

Within Customizing for the material hierarchy, it is possible to update
the data using an array insert. This array insert failed in <ZH>mode
&V1&</>.

How to fix this error?

Make sure the data has the correct syntax.

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_HIER004 - BW extraction: Incorrect update of node(s) ?

  The SAP error message RTMATGPR_HIER004 typically occurs during the extraction process in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the hierarchy data being processed. This error indicates that there is an incorrect update of one or more nodes in a hierarchy, which can lead to inconsistencies in the data being extracted.
  Causes:
  
  Hierarchy Structure Issues: The hierarchy structure may have been modified (e.g., nodes added, deleted, or changed) without proper updates to the related data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that violate the hierarchy rules, such as missing parent nodes or incorrect node relationships.
  Master Data Issues: The master data associated with the hierarchy may not be correctly maintained, leading to discrepancies during extraction.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from one system to another, there may be issues with the transport that caused the hierarchy to be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Hierarchy Structure: Review the hierarchy structure