How To Fix BW_BICS002 - Hierarchy "&1" does not exist for version "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS - BW_BICS Message Class

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Hierarchy "&1" does not exist for version "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BW_BICS002 - Hierarchy "&1" does not exist for version "&2" ?

  The SAP error message BW_BICS002 indicates that a specified hierarchy does not exist for a given version in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically arises when a query or report is trying to access a hierarchy that has not been defined or is not available in the specified version.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Hierarchy: The hierarchy specified in the query does not exist in the BW system.
  Incorrect Version: The version specified in the query does not have the hierarchy defined.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as deletion or modification of hierarchies, can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence:
  
  Verify that the hierarchy specified in the error message exists in the BW system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject in the BW modeling tools and checking the hierarchies defined for it.
  
  
  
  Verify Version:
  
  Ensure that the version specified in the error message is correct and that the hierarchy is available for that version. You can check the version settings in the BW system.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust the existing hierarchies to include the required structure.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Update Queries:
  
  If the hierarchy has been changed or deleted, you may need to update the queries or reports that reference it to reflect the current state of the data model.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the InfoObjects and hierarchies.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for BW and BEx (Business Explorer) for more details on managing hierarchies and versions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BW_BICS002 error and implement the appropriate solution.