How To Fix SD_CDS_READ_API017 - Type of hierarchy &1 not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_CDS_READ_API -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Type of hierarchy &1 not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_CDS_READ_API017 - Type of hierarchy &1 not supported ?

  The SAP error message SD_CDS_READ_API017 with the description "Type of hierarchy &1 not supported" typically occurs in the context of SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) when there is an issue related to the hierarchy type being used in a CDS (Core Data Services) view or when trying to read data from a hierarchy structure that is not supported by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Hierarchy Type: The hierarchy type specified in the error message (&1) is not recognized or supported by the CDS view or the underlying data model.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the hierarchy settings in the SAP system, such as missing or incorrect definitions for the hierarchy type.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or hierarchy definitions, it may lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain hierarchy types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy