How To Fix UPP_LB039 - Use of a hierarchy is not possible; hierarchy was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_LB - Layout Builder: Messages

• Message number: 039

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

What causes this issue?

A "Planning in characteristic hierarchy" should be executed in the
layout and in addition a hierarchy, which is defined in SAP BW should
be used for a characteristic. Such a hierarchy can only be used if one
characteristic is in the lead column and no "Planning in characteristic
hierarchy" is used.

System Response

The hierarchy display was deactivated for the characteristic. No
hierarchy is displayed.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use a hierarchy which is defined in SAP BW, to display
in the lead columns, then make sure that only one characteristic is in
the lead column. Also make sure that "Planning in characteristic
hierarchy" is not selected, 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.

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