How To Fix UJA_EXCEPTION256 - Failed to validate hierarchy for dimension &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Failed to validate hierarchy for dimension &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJA_EXCEPTION256 - Failed to validate hierarchy for dimension &1 ?

  The SAP error message UJA_EXCEPTION256 indicates that there is a failure in validating a hierarchy for a specific dimension in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically arises during the process of data loading or when trying to execute queries that involve hierarchies.
  Causes:
  
  Hierarchy Structure Issues: The hierarchy for the specified dimension may be incorrectly defined or corrupted. This can happen if there are missing nodes or if the hierarchy is not properly maintained.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are being loaded into the hierarchy, such as invalid or missing keys.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy or the underlying data.
  Dimension Configuration: The dimension itself may not be properly configured in the InfoObject settings, leading to validation failures.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from another system, there may be issues related to the transport