How To Fix UJA_EXCEPTION094 - Duplicate node (name = &1) in hierarchy &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJA_EXCEPTION - BPC: Admin exception message class

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Duplicate node (name = &1) in hierarchy &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJA_EXCEPTION094 - Duplicate node (name = &1) in hierarchy &2 ?

  The SAP error message UJA_EXCEPTION094 indicates that there is a duplicate node in a hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with hierarchies in InfoObjects, such as characteristics or dimensions.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create or modify a hierarchy, and the system detects that a node with the same name already exists within the specified hierarchy. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual Entry Errors: When manually entering nodes into a hierarchy, a user might inadvertently create a node with a name that already exists.
  Data Upload Issues: If you are uploading data into the hierarchy from an external source, duplicate entries may be included in the data file.
  Hierarchy Maintenance: During the maintenance of hierarchies, if nodes are copied or moved incorrectly, duplicates can be created.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UJA_EXCEPTION094 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Hierarchy: 
  
  Go to the hierarchy in question and review the nodes to identify any duplicates. You can do this through the SAP GUI or the relevant transaction code (e.g., RSH1 for hierarchy maintenance).
  
  
  
  Remove or Rename Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate nodes, you can either delete the duplicate node or rename it to ensure that all node names are unique within the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Data Upload Validation:
  
  If the error occurred during a data upload, check the source data for duplicates before uploading. Ensure that the data being uploaded does not contain any duplicate node names.
  
  
  
  Use Hierarchy Functions:
  
  Utilize SAP's built-in functions for managing hierarchies, which may include options for checking for duplicates before saving changes.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the hierarchy is being transported from one system to another, ensure that the transport does not include duplicates. Review the transport request for any issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance) and RSH2 (Hierarchy Display) for managing hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to hierarchy management that may address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on hierarchy management in BW/BI for best practices and guidelines on maintaining unique node names.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UJA_EXCEPTION094 error and maintain the integrity of your hierarchies in SAP.