How To Fix UGMD422 - Field &2 not specified as an external characteristic in hierarchies of &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Field &2 not specified as an external characteristic in hierarchies of &1

What causes this issue?

From the definition in your data basis it follows that &v2& is used as a
node characteristic in hierarchies of characteristic &v1&. This link is
in most cases dependent on the assignment of certain roles.
However, the definition of characteristic &v1& in the assigned remote
system does <ZH>not</> corresond to this. Consequently correct
synchronization of the hierarchies for &v1& is <ZH>not</> possible.

System Response

You are not able to save the data basis.

How to fix this error?

Either enter field &v2& as an external characteristic in hierarchies in
the definition of field &v1&, or else assign other roles to
characteristics &v1& or &v2&, so that they are independent of each other
with regard to hierarchy maintenance.

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 UGMD422 - Field &2 not specified as an external characteristic in hierarchies of &1 ?

  The SAP error message UGMD422 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &2) is not defined as an external characteristic in the hierarchies of a particular InfoObject (denoted as &1). This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with data modeling, especially when dealing with hierarchies.
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Characteristic: The field that is being referenced is not set up as an external characteristic in the hierarchy definition for the specified InfoObject. This means that the system does not recognize the field as part of the hierarchy structure.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy might not be properly configured to include the necessary characteristics, leading to this error when trying to use or display the hierarchy.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or InfoObject definitions, it is possible that the hierarchy has not been updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check the hierarchy settings for the specified InfoObject (&1).
  Ensure that the field (&2) is included as an external characteristic in the hierarchy definition.
  
  
  
  Update Hierarchy:
  
  If the field is not included, you may need to add it to the hierarchy. This can typically be done in the hierarchy maintenance section of the InfoObject.
  After making changes, ensure to activate the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Refresh:
  
  If the hierarchy has been modified, you may need to rebuild or refresh the hierarchy to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Model Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, verify that all related objects and hierarchies are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoObject and hierarchy configurations for any additional guidance or best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for managing InfoObjects and hierarchies include RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UGMD422 error and ensure that your hierarchies are correctly configured in SAP BW/BI.