Error: "Database error 0x80004005: Node characteristic..." When Attempting to Use a Dimension Hierarchy
Published: 14 Oct 2016 Last Modified Date: 25 Sep 2017
Issue
When attempting to use a dimension hierarchy, the following error might occur:
Database error 0x80004005: Node characteristic xxxx is not entered as hierarchy characteristic for xxxx.
Environment
Tableau Desktop
SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse
Resolution
Ensure that all the special SAP business content, such as date hierarchies, have been activated properly and characteristics have been assigned to the proper hierarchies.
Additional Information
If this error message persists, work with your SAP administrator to resolve a data modeling issue.
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