How To Fix UMB_AH023 - Scorecard '&1' already exists in the aggregation hierarchy

UMB_AH023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB_AH - Aggregation Hierarchy

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Scorecard '&1' already exists in the aggregation hierarchy

What causes this issue?

Each scorecard can appear once only in the list of aggregation
hierarchies.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose another scorecard or remove the scorecard from the existing
aggregation hierarchy.

Procedure for System Administrators

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UMB_AH023 - Details

• The SAP error message UMB_AH023 indicates that there is an attempt to create or add a scorecard to an aggregation hierarchy, but a scorecard with the same identifier already exists in that hierarchy. This can occur in various SAP applications, particularly in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with performance management or scorecarding functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the scorecard you are trying to create or add already exists in the specified aggregation hierarchy.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Reference: You may be referencing the wrong hierarchy or scorecard, leading to a conflict.
  System or User Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, such as a typo in the scorecard name or ID.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Scorecards: Verify if the scorecard you are trying to create already exists in the aggregation hierarchy. You can do this by navigating to the relevant