How To Fix UGMD501 - Higher-level characteristic is not homogeneous

UGMD501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Higher-level characteristic is not homogeneous

What causes this issue?

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While reading hierarchy &V1& from BW System &V2&, the system discovered
that one node has a value that differs from the value at the
higher-level node in the hierarchy.
Whenever a hierarchy receives a node that is compounded with the
higher-level (independent) characteristic, then all nodes and end nodes
subordinate to that node must be compounded only with the same value of
the independent characteristic.

System Response

The hierarchy will not be transferred from the BW system.

How to fix this error?

Change the definition of the hierarchy in the BW System and restart the
transfer.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD501 - Higher-level characteristic is not homogeneous ?

  The SAP error message UGMD501, which states "Higher-level characteristic is not homogeneous," typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics in a classification system. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the characteristics assigned to a higher-level object (like a configurable material) and its dependent characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Characteristics: The higher-level characteristic (e.g., a configurable material) has been assigned characteristics that are not compatible or do not have a consistent value across all instances.
  Missing Values: Some characteristics may not have values assigned, leading to a lack of homogeneity.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the characteristics may not align with the expected values or types defined in the system.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the characteristics are part of a hierarchy, there may be a mismatch in the expected values at different levels.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Review the values assigned to the higher-level characteristic and ensure that all dependent characteristics