How To Fix BUHI_EXT_INTERFACE010 - Hierarchy category &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUHI_EXT_INTERFACE - Data Exchange of BP Group Hierarchy

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Hierarchy category &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUHI_EXT_INTERFACE010 - Hierarchy category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BUHI_EXT_INTERFACE010 indicates that a hierarchy category specified in your operation does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when working with hierarchical data structures in SAP, such as when trying to import or manipulate hierarchies in the Business Information Warehouse (BW) or other modules that utilize hierarchical data.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Hierarchy Category: The hierarchy category you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the hierarchy category name or ID that you are referencing.
  Configuration Issues: The hierarchy category may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy category was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Category: Verify that the hierarchy category you are trying to use actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like RSH1 for Hierarchy Maintenance).
  
  
  Create or Activate Hierarchy Category: If the hierarchy category does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors: Double-check the spelling and format of the hierarchy category name or ID in your input to ensure there are no mistakes.
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: If the hierarchy category was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that it was included and activated in the target system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to manage hierarchy categories in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance) and RSH2 (Hierarchy Display) to manage and view hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage hierarchy categories in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.