How To Fix UGMD115 - Field &1 cannot be a node in hierarchies of characteristic &2

UGMD115 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Field &1 cannot be a node in hierarchies of characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

According to the data basis definition, &v1& should be used as a node
characteristic in hierarchies of characteristic &v2&. However, the
definition of data basis &v4& already shows that a different field (&v3&
) should be used as the node characteristic for &v2&. The assignment of
the node characteristic must be unique for the entire client.

System Response

Your changes cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the definition of the data basis. This error is usually due to
inappropriate role assignments.

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 UGMD115 - Field &1 cannot be a node in hierarchies of characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message UGMD115 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) cannot be used as a node in the hierarchies of a characteristic (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with characteristics and their hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Field Usage: The field you are trying to use as a node in a hierarchy is not defined correctly or is not suitable for hierarchical representation.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field may not be compatible with the requirements for a hierarchy node.
  Hierarchy Configuration: The characteristic may not be configured to allow hierarchies, or the hierarchy itself may not be properly defined.
  Missing Master Data: The field may not have the necessary master data entries that would allow it to function as a node in a hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Ensure that the field you are trying to