How To Fix BUHI_EXT_INTERFACE011 - No hierarchy exists with GUID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No hierarchy exists with GUID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUHI_EXT_INTERFACE011 - No hierarchy exists with GUID &1 ?

  The SAP error message BUHI_EXT_INTERFACE011 indicates that there is no hierarchy associated with the specified GUID (Globally Unique Identifier). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics, where hierarchies are used to structure data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The most common cause is that the hierarchy with the specified GUID does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The hierarchy was deleted or not created.
  The GUID provided is incorrect or does not correspond to any existing hierarchy.
  The hierarchy is not activated or is in a state that prevents it from being accessed.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If the hierarchy is supposed to be transferred from another system or source, there may have been issues during the data transfer process.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the GUID: Check the GUID provided in the error message to ensure it is correct. You can do this by looking it up in the relevant hierarchy management transaction (e.g., RSA1 for BW).
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSH1 (for displaying hierarchies) or RSH2 (for hierarchy maintenance) to see if the hierarchy exists.
  If the hierarchy does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchy: If the hierarchy exists but is not activated, you may need to activate it. This can usually be done in the hierarchy maintenance transaction.
  
  
  Data Transfer: If the hierarchy is supposed to be transferred from another system, check the data transfer process for errors. Ensure that the data load process is completed successfully.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance), and RSH2 (Display Hierarchy).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific hierarchy you are working with. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message BUHI_EXT_INTERFACE011.