How To Fix UD407 - Hierarchy was changed; selections cannot be applied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UD - EDM - Enterprise Data Model

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Hierarchy was changed; selections cannot be applied

What causes this issue?

You pressed Display <-> Change. For this the hierarchy liste is updated.
This process determined that the hierarchy has in the meantime been
changed. The previous selections could therefore not be reset.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

No action required.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UD407 - Hierarchy was changed; selections cannot be applied ?

  The SAP error message UD407 ("Hierarchy was changed; selections cannot be applied") typically occurs in the context of using hierarchies in reporting or analysis tools, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud. This error indicates that the hierarchy structure has been modified after the selections were made, which makes it impossible to apply those selections to the new hierarchy.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Changes: The hierarchy used in the report or analysis has been altered. This could include changes such as adding or removing nodes, changing the structure, or modifying attributes of the hierarchy.
  Session State: The selections made in the report or analysis session are based on an older version of the hierarchy, which is no longer valid due to the changes.
  Data Refresh: If the data was refreshed or updated while the report was open, it could lead to inconsistencies between the selections and the current hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refresh the Report: Close the