How To Fix BRAIN553 - No unique hierarchy found for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 553

• Message text: No unique hierarchy found for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN553 - No unique hierarchy found for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN553, which states "No unique hierarchy found for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the hierarchy associated with a characteristic in a query or report.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have a defined hierarchy in the InfoObject.
  Multiple Hierarchies: There may be multiple hierarchies defined for the characteristic, and the system cannot determine which one to use.
  Hierarchy Not Active: The hierarchy might not be active or might not be assigned to the InfoObject.
  Data Issues: There could be issues with the data in the InfoProvider that prevent the hierarchy from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchies:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1) and check the hierarchies defined for the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that there is a unique hierarchy defined and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Assign Hierarchy:
  
  If multiple hierarchies exist, ensure that the correct hierarchy is assigned to the query or report. You can do this in the query designer (transaction code RSRT or BEx Query Designer).
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is inactive, activate it. You can do this in the hierarchy maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Check Query Settings:
  
  In the BEx Query Designer, check the properties of the query to ensure that the correct hierarchy is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data in the InfoProvider is consistent and that there are no issues with the data loading process that could affect the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Hierarchy:
  
  If necessary, you may need to rebuild the hierarchy or reassign it to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSRT: Execute Query
  BEx Query Designer: For designing and modifying queries.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing hierarchies in SAP BW.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN553 error and ensure that the hierarchy for the characteristic is correctly defined and utilized in your queries.