How To Fix W6002 - Hierarchial display levels will be extended

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W6 - Messages for Empties Stock Overview

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Hierarchial display levels will be extended

What causes this issue?

You selected storage location as the level for display but not the
plant. Since the storage location is below the plant in the hierarchy,
the selection criterion plant is included automatically.

System Response

The system adds on the hierarchial levels.

How to fix this error?

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W6002 - Hierarchial display levels will be extended ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W6002 - Hierarchical display levels will be extended
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when the system detects that the current hierarchical display levels in a report or a transaction are insufficient to display all the data levels required. In other words, the hierarchy depth or the number of display levels predefined in the report or structure is too shallow, and SAP needs to extend these levels dynamically to accommodate the data.
  This often happens in reports or hierarchical displays (e.g., in financial reports, cost center reports, or other hierarchical data structures) where the data contains more nested levels than initially anticipated.
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP uses hierarchical display levels to organize and present data in a tree-like structure.
  The predefined number of levels might be set in the program or configuration.
  When the actual data has more levels than predefined, SAP extends the display levels dynamically.
  The message W6002 is a warning, not an error, indicating this extension.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Check the hierarchy or report definition to see how many levels are predefined.
  If possible, increase the number of hierarchical display levels in the configuration or program to match the expected data depth.
  
  
  
  Adjust Report Parameters:
  
  Some reports allow you to set the maximum number of display levels as a parameter.
  Increase this parameter to avoid the warning.
  
  
  
  Ignore if Non-Critical:
  
  Since W6002 is a warning, if the report displays correctly and the extended levels are acceptable, you can ignore this message.
  However, frequent occurrence might indicate a need to adjust the hierarchy setup.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code (if applicable):
  
  If this occurs in a custom report or program, review the code handling hierarchical display levels.
  Ensure that the program dynamically handles varying hierarchy depths or sets an adequate maximum level.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W6 (General warnings related to hierarchical displays)
  Transaction/Report: Often seen in reports involving hierarchical data structures, such as cost center reports, profit center reports, or financial statements.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or recommendations related to the particular report or module you are working with.
  Hierarchy Maintenance: In some cases, the hierarchy itself might need maintenance to reduce unnecessary levels or to correct data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  W6002 is a warning indicating that SAP is extending the hierarchical display levels beyond the predefined limit to show all data.
  Usually, it requires adjusting the hierarchy or report settings to accommodate the actual data structure.
  It does not stop processing but serves as an alert to review hierarchy configurations.
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or report where this message appears, I can help with more targeted advice.