How To Fix WRF_STR046 - KPIs were calculated using the hierarchy data for the item

WRF_STR046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_STR - Messages: Strategies Fashion

• Message number: 046

• Message text: KPIs were calculated using the hierarchy data for the item

What causes this issue?

You entered information for alternate selection via the material
hierarchy. The system could not determine any valid nodes in the
material hierarchy from this information, however. As a result, it used
the material hierarchy data from the allocation table item to access the
query in the SAP BW.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WRF_STR046 - Details

• The SAP error message WRF_STR046 indicates that Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) were calculated using the hierarchy data for a specific item. This message typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where hierarchical data structures are used for planning and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Data Issues: The error often occurs when there is a problem with the hierarchy data associated with the item. This could be due to missing or incorrect hierarchy assignments.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from accurately calculating KPIs.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the planning area or master data settings can lead to this error.
  Missing Master Data: If the necessary master data (like product master, location master, etc.) is incomplete or not properly maintained, it can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Assignments: Verify that the item in question is correctly assigned to the appropriate hierarchy. Ensure