How To Fix UJCTRL_EXCEPTION158 - Failed to get top group member

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJCTRL_EXCEPTION - BPC: control exception message class

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Failed to get top group member

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJCTRL_EXCEPTION158 - Failed to get top group member ?

  The SAP error message UJCTRL_EXCEPTION158: Failed to get top group member typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue related to hierarchy or group member retrieval. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, configuration issues, or problems with the underlying data model.
  Causes:
  
  Hierarchy Issues: The error may occur if the hierarchy structure is not properly defined or if there are missing nodes in the hierarchy.
  Data Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies in the master data or if the data is not properly loaded, it can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access certain data or hierarchies can also trigger this error.
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect configuration settings in the BPC or BW system can lead to issues in retrieving group members.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load or if there