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).