How To Fix BRAIN055 - Characteristic &1 has no hierarchies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Characteristic &1 has no hierarchies

What causes this issue?

IOBJNM = &V1&
ELTUID = &V2&
CELLTP= &V3&
The query has probably been transported<(>,<)> or InfoObject &V1& has
been changed.

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?

Check the query definition.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN055 - Characteristic &1 has no hierarchies ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN055 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted by &1) does not have any hierarchies defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to use a characteristic that is expected to have a hierarchy for reporting or analysis purposes.
  Cause:
  
  No Hierarchies Defined: The characteristic in question has not been assigned any hierarchies in the InfoObject settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may be configured incorrectly, or the hierarchy might not have been activated.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not have been properly set up to include hierarchies for the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Assignment:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1).
  Find the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Check if any hierarchies are defined for this characteristic. If not, you will need to create and assign hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Create Hierarchies:
  
  If no hierarchies exist, you can create them by navigating to the hierarchy section of the InfoObject.
  Define the hierarchy levels and nodes as required.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchies:
  
  After creating the hierarchy, ensure that it is activated. This can usually be done in the hierarchy maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model:
  
  Ensure that the data model (e.g., InfoCube, DSO) that uses this characteristic is correctly set up to utilize hierarchies.
  If necessary, adjust the data model to include the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Data:
  
  If you have made changes to the hierarchies, you may need to reprocess the data or refresh the data model to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance.
  RSH1: Hierarchy maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating and managing hierarchies in SAP BW/BI.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to hierarchies in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN055 error and successfully utilize the characteristic with the required hierarchies in your reports or analyses.