How To Fix UJW_EXCEPTION017 - Parent could not be determined from master data of dimension &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJW_EXCEPTION - BPC: Work Status Message Class

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Parent could not be determined from master data of dimension &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJW_EXCEPTION017 - Parent could not be determined from master data of dimension &1 ?

  The SAP error message UJW_EXCEPTION017 indicates that the system is unable to determine the parent node for a specific dimension in a hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with master data hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Parent-Child Relationships: The master data for the dimension does not have the necessary parent-child relationships defined. This means that the system cannot find a valid parent for the specified node.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data that prevent the hierarchy from being correctly interpreted.
  Hierarchy Not Activated: The hierarchy might not be activated or properly configured in the system.
  Data Load Issues: If the data was recently loaded, there might be issues with the data load process that resulted in incomplete or incorrect data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the master