How To Fix UCFE029 - Hierarchy of characteristic &1 has changed

UCFE029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFE - Messages for Data Entry Layouts

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Hierarchy of characteristic &1 has changed

What causes this issue?

The hierarchy nodes you selected for displaying characteristic &v1& no
longer exist.

System Response

The selected hierarchy nodes cannot be displayed when the layout is
executed.

How to fix this error?

Switch to change mode (if you are not already there).
Double-click the data-driven structure that contains characteristic &v1&
.
Choose <ZK><ZH><LS>Change</></></><LS> </>to edit the hierarchy.
Double-click the desired nodes and choose <LS>OK</>.
Save the layout.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFE029 - Hierarchy of characteristic &1 has changed ?

  The SAP error message UCFE029 indicates that the hierarchy of a characteristic has changed, which can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies between the data model and the hierarchy structure defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Changes: The hierarchy of the characteristic has been modified, which may include adding, deleting, or changing nodes in the hierarchy.
  Data Inconsistency: The data being processed may reference an outdated hierarchy that no longer exists or has been altered.
  Master Data Changes: Changes in the master data related to the characteristic can also lead to this error if the hierarchy is not updated accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refresh the Hierarchy: Ensure that the hierarchy is refreshed in the system. This can often be done by reloading the data or updating the InfoObject.
  Check Hierarchy Settings: Verify the settings of the characteristic in the SAP