How To Fix WXP057 - Character. value &2 is not defined for characteristic &1 in the hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Character. value &2 is not defined for characteristic &1 in the hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP057 - Character. value &2 is not defined for characteristic &1 in the hierarchy ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP057 Character. value &2 is not defined for characteristic &1 in the hierarchy
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are working with hierarchies and the system encounters a characteristic value that is not defined in the characteristic master data but is referenced in the hierarchy.
  
  &1 = Characteristic name (e.g., 0MATERIAL, 0CUSTOMER)
  &2 = Characteristic value (e.g., a material number or customer ID)
  
  The system is telling you that the hierarchy contains a node with a characteristic value (&2) that does not exist in the master data of the characteristic (&1). This can happen if:
  
  The hierarchy was loaded or maintained with values that are not present in the characteristic master data.
  The master data was changed or deleted after the hierarchy was created.
  There is a mismatch or inconsistency between the hierarchy and the characteristic master data.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During hierarchy activation or processing.
  When querying or reporting on hierarchies.
  When loading or maintaining hierarchy data.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the characteristic master data:
  
  Verify if the characteristic value (&2) exists in the master data of characteristic (&1).
  Use transaction RSD1 to check the characteristic and its master data.
  Or use transaction RSA1 ? Modeling ? Characteristics ? Display master data.
  
  
  
  Update or correct the hierarchy:
  
  If the characteristic value is missing in master data, either:
  
  Add the missing characteristic value to the master data.
  Or remove the invalid node from the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  
  
  Reload or activate the hierarchy:
  
  After correcting the master data or hierarchy, reload or activate the hierarchy again.
  
  
  
  Check data consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on the hierarchy.
  Use transaction RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance) to check and maintain hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Check for data load issues:
  
  If the hierarchy is loaded from an external source, verify the source data for invalid characteristic values.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This is a warning message (WXP057), so it may not stop processing but indicates data inconsistency.
  Ignoring this warning can lead to incorrect reporting or incomplete hierarchy display.
  Regularly maintain and validate master data and hierarchies to avoid such inconsistencies.
  In some cases, the hierarchy might contain "dummy" or placeholder nodes that are not in master data; these should be reviewed.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Hierarchy contains characteristic value not defined in characteristic master data.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning during hierarchy processing; potential data inconsistency in reporting.
  
  
  Solution
  Add missing characteristic value to master data or remove invalid hierarchy node.
  
  
  Transactions
  RSD1 (Characteristic), RSA1 (Master Data), RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance)
  
  
  Notes
  Warning message; does not stop processing but should be resolved for data integrity.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transactions, feel free to ask!