How To Fix 9P074 - Hierarchy & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9P - Russia and Ukraine class messages for development

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Hierarchy & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9P074 - Hierarchy & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 9P074 typically indicates that a specified hierarchy does not exist in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when working with reporting tools, planning functions, or when trying to access a specific hierarchy in a data model.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Hierarchy: The hierarchy you are trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the hierarchy reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  Data Model Issues: The hierarchy might not be properly linked to the data model or the relevant application area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Existence:
  
  Check if the hierarchy exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the hierarchy management tools in SAP.
  Use transaction codes like RSH1 (for InfoObjects) or RSH2 (for Hierarchy Maintenance) to check the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Correct Hierarchy Name:
  
  Ensure that the name of the hierarchy you are trying to access is spelled correctly and matches the existing hierarchy in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the user management area.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Restore Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the hierarchy you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for hierarchy management, such as RSH1, RSH2, and RSH3.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Review user roles and profiles to ensure proper access rights are assigned.
  System Logs: Look into system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.