How To Fix UPP_LB031 - Use of a hierarchy is not possible; hierarchy was deleted

UPP_LB031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_LB - Layout Builder: Messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Use of a hierarchy is not possible; hierarchy was deleted

What causes this issue?

Several characteristics and in addition a hierarchy should be used in
the lead column. But a hierarchy can only be used if a characteristic
is set in the lead column.,,

System Response

The hierarchy display was deactivated for the characteristic. No
hierarchy is displayed, but the values in the data area are displayed
aggregated over all hierarchy levels.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use a hierarchy for display in the lead column, then
make sure that only one characteristic (and no key figures) is in the
lead column, and enter the key of an existing hierarchy.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UPP_LB031 - Details

• The SAP error message UPP_LB031 indicates that a hierarchy that is being referenced in a planning or reporting process has been deleted. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC).
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Deletion: The most direct cause of this error is that the hierarchy you are trying to use has been deleted from the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: If the hierarchy was deleted while other processes or reports were still referencing it, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration or settings related to hierarchies can also lead to this error if the hierarchy is no longer valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Status: Verify if the hierarchy in question has indeed been deleted. You can do this by navigating to the hierarchy management section in your SAP system.
  Restore the Hierarchy: If the hierarchy was deleted accidentally, you may need to restore