How To Fix RTMATGPR_HIER008 - BW extraction: Incorrect level determination for material &1 and node &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTMATGPR_HIER - Material Hierarchy Extraction

• Message number: 008

• Message text: BW extraction: Incorrect level determination for material &1 and node &2

What causes this issue?

The system tried to determine the superior levels for <ZH>material
number &V1&</>, but failed to do so.

System Response

This error occurred because hierarchy level 1 is not filled correctly.

How to fix this error?

Check the parent node and validity of the involved data record.

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_HIER008 - BW extraction: Incorrect level determination for material &1 and node &2 ?

  The SAP error message RTMATGPR_HIER008 typically occurs during the extraction process in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the hierarchy levels for a material. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the correct level for a specific material and node in the hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Structure Issues: The hierarchy for the material may not be properly defined or may have inconsistencies. This can happen if the hierarchy has been changed or if there are missing nodes.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data related to the material.
  Missing Master Data: The material or its associated hierarchy nodes may not exist in the master data tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material hierarchy in BW may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition: Verify the hierarchy structure for the material in the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code OMW1 for material hierarchy). Ensure that all nodes are correctly defined and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  Validate Master Data: Check the master data for the material in question. Ensure that the material exists and that all necessary attributes and hierarchies are correctly assigned.
  Rebuild Hierarchy: If there are issues with the hierarchy, consider rebuilding it. This may involve deleting and recreating the hierarchy or adjusting the existing nodes.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction codes like SE11 to check the relevant tables for inconsistencies.
  Review BW Configuration: Ensure that the BW extraction settings for the material hierarchy are correctly configured. This includes checking the InfoObjects and InfoProviders related to the material.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), and RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to BW extraction and material hierarchies for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Support Community: Consider reaching out to the SAP Community or forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RTMATGPR_HIER008 error in your SAP BW extraction process.