How To Fix BRAIN686 - The hierarchy with HIESID &1 and SVER &2 was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 686

• Message text: The hierarchy with HIESID &1 and SVER &2 was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN686 - The hierarchy with HIESID &1 and SVER &2 was not found ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN686 indicates that a specific hierarchy identified by the HIESID (Hierarchy ID) and SVER (Version) could not be found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with hierarchies in reporting or data modeling.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The specified hierarchy does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created, deleted, or not activated.
  Incorrect Hierarchy ID or Version: The HIESID or SVER provided in the error message may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Existence:
  
  Check if the hierarchy with the specified HIESID and SVER exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant hierarchy management transaction (e.g., RSA1 for InfoObjects).
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that the HIESID and SVER are correctly entered. Look for any typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Activate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is missing, you may need to recreate it or activate it if it exists but is not active. This can be done in the hierarchy maintenance area.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported. If there were issues, you may need to re-transport the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to hierarchies in SAP BW include RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message BRAIN686.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.