How To Fix UJA_EXCEPTION334 - Parent &3 for the member &2 creates a cycle in hierarchy &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 334

• Message text: Parent &3 for the member &2 creates a cycle in hierarchy &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJA_EXCEPTION334 - Parent &3 for the member &2 creates a cycle in hierarchy &4 ?

  The SAP error message UJA_EXCEPTION334 indicates that there is a cycle in the hierarchy for a specific member in a planning or reporting structure. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when you are trying to create or modify a hierarchy that has circular references.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to create a parent-child relationship in a hierarchy where the parent member already exists as a descendant of the child member, thus creating a cycle. For example, if you have a hierarchy where:
  
  Member A is the parent of Member B
  Member B is the parent of Member A
  
  This creates a cycle, which is not allowed in hierarchical structures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and eliminate the cycle in the hierarchy. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Review the Hierarchy Structure: Check the hierarchy structure for the member indicated