How To Fix UGMD331 - Hierarchies need to be synchronized (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Hierarchies need to be synchronized (see long text)

What causes this issue?

You have made time-independent and version-independent changes to master
data that indirect influence the hierarchies for characteristic &V1&.
These could include the following changes to master data in the SEM-BCS
application:
Customizing for goodwill-carrying units
Assignment of end nodes (known as "delta leaves") to consolidation
groups
The units affected <ZK>must</> appear under the relevant consolidation
groups in the hierarchy. This is ensured in the application by dynamic
evaluation of this master data.
Replicating the changes to all relevant hierarchies in the BI system
requires <ZK>synchronizing the hierarchies to the BI system.</>

System Response

For performance reasons, the system <ZH>does not</> carry out the
synchronization automatically. As a result, the current hierarchies for
this characteristic are probably <ZH>no longer</> up-to-date in the BI
system.

How to fix this error?

Manually start the process to synchronize the hierarchies for
characteristic &v1& (technical name &v2&) by using program
<DS:REPO.UGMD_BATCH_SYNC> UGMD_BATCH_SYNC</>. Once this is completed,
the hierarchies in the BI system are synchronized.
For more information, see <ZH>SAP Note 689229.</>

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD331 - Hierarchies need to be synchronized (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message UGMD331 indicates that there is a synchronization issue with hierarchies in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects, where hierarchies are used to structure data for reporting and analysis.
  Cause:
  The error message UGMD331 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Hierarchies: The hierarchies in the InfoObject or data model are not consistent with the underlying data. This can happen if changes were made to the hierarchy structure without updating the associated data.
  Missing Hierarchy Nodes: Some nodes in the hierarchy may be missing or not properly defined, leading to discrepancies.
  Data Load Issues: If there were issues during data loading processes, it could lead to hierarchies being out of sync with the actual data.
  Changes in Master Data: If there have been changes in the master data that are not reflected in the hierarchy, it can cause synchronization issues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UGMD331 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Synchronize Hierarchies:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the InfoObject that is causing the issue.
  Right-click on the InfoObject and select "Hierarchy" -> "Synchronize Hierarchies".
  Follow the prompts to synchronize the hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Structure:
  
  Review the hierarchy structure to ensure that all nodes are correctly defined and that there are no missing nodes.
  Make sure that the hierarchy is properly activated.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Hierarchies:
  
  If synchronization does not resolve the issue, consider rebuilding the hierarchy. This can be done by deleting the existing hierarchy and creating a new one based on the current master data.
  
  
  
  Data Load Monitoring:
  
  Check the data load process to ensure that it completed successfully without errors. If there were issues, resolve them and reload the data.
  
  
  
  Check for Master Data Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to master data, ensure that these changes are reflected in the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 for data warehousing, RSD1 for InfoObjects, and RSPC for process chains.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to hierarchies and InfoObjects for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UGMD331 error and ensure that your hierarchies are properly synchronized.