How To Fix BRAIN685 - Hierarchy '&1' in version '&2' not found for key date &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 685

• Message text: Hierarchy '&1' in version '&2' not found for key date &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN685 - Hierarchy '&1' in version '&2' not found for key date &3 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN685 indicates that a specific hierarchy is not found for a given version and key date in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when trying to access a hierarchy that has not been defined or is not available for the specified parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Not Defined: The hierarchy specified in the query or report does not exist in the system for the given version.
  Version Issues: The version specified may not have the hierarchy defined or activated.
  Key Date Issues: The key date provided may not correspond to a date for which the hierarchy is valid or available.
  Data Load Issues: There may have been issues during data loading that prevented the hierarchy from being populated correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for InfoObjects) and verify that the hierarchy exists for the specified InfoObject.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is active and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Version:
  
  Check if the version specified in the error message is correct and that the hierarchy is available for that version.
  If necessary, create or activate the hierarchy for the specified version.
  
  
  
  Check Key Date:
  
  Ensure that the key date provided in the error message is valid and corresponds to a date for which the hierarchy is defined.
  If the hierarchy is time-dependent, verify that the key date falls within the valid range.
  
  
  
  Data Load Verification:
  
  Check the data load process to ensure that the hierarchy data has been loaded correctly.
  Review the data load logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues with the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  Check the role assignments and authorization objects related to the InfoObject and hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is corrupted or not functioning as expected, consider rebuilding it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSH1: Hierarchy maintenance for InfoObjects.
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench for checking data models and hierarchies.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing hierarchies in BW/BI.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a BW/BI expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the BRAIN685 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.