How To Fix UMK153 - Error updating hierarchy '&3' in BW system '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMK - Measures

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Error updating hierarchy '&3' in BW system '&1'

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while updating the hierarchy of InfoObject &V2& in BW
system &V1& for the Measure Catalog &V3& with version &V4&.

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?

Check for errors in the log under <LS>Environment -> Application log
</>.
Choose <LS>Utilities -> BW master data -> Measures: Update BW hierarchy
</> to update the master data again once the error has been corrected.
Contact your BW system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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