How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG231 - Column &1 not defined in hierarchy directory association ON condition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Column &1 not defined in hierarchy directory association ON condition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG231 - Column &1 not defined in hierarchy directory association ON condition ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG231 indicates that there is an issue with a column that is referenced in an ON condition of a hierarchy directory association, but that column is not defined in the hierarchy directory. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with data models or queries that involve hierarchies.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Column Not Defined: The column specified in the ON condition is not defined in the hierarchy directory. This means that the system cannot find the column in the expected hierarchy structure.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the column name specified in the ON condition.
  Hierarchy Changes: The hierarchy structure may have been modified, and the column may have been removed or renamed.
  Incorrect Association: The association defined in the data model may not correctly reference the hierarchy or the columns involved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Column Definition:
  
  Verify that the column specified in the error message is indeed defined in the hierarchy directory. You can do this by navigating to the hierarchy directory in the SAP system and checking the available columns.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that there are no typos in the column name in the ON condition. Compare it with the actual column names in the hierarchy directory.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the hierarchy structure, review those changes to ensure that the column is still valid and exists in the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Update the Data Model:
  
  If the hierarchy has changed, you may need to update the data model or query to reflect the current structure of the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Check Associations:
  
  Review the associations defined in your data model to ensure they are correctly set up and that they reference the correct hierarchy and columns.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the query or data model again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its documentation and provides fixes for common issues.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP BW or SAP HANA documentation for more information on working with hierarchies and associations.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SDDL_PARSER_MSG231 error.