How To Fix BW_BICS003 - Hierarchy "&1" does not exist for version "&2" and due date "&3"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS - BW_BICS Message Class

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Hierarchy "&1" does not exist for version "&2" and due date "&3"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BW_BICS003 - Hierarchy "&1" does not exist for version "&2" and due date "&3" ?

  The SAP error message BW_BICS003 indicates that a specific hierarchy does not exist for the given version and due date in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. This error typically arises when trying to access or manipulate data that relies on a hierarchy that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The specified hierarchy (indicated by "&1") is not defined in the system for the version ("&2") and due date ("&3") you are trying to access.
  Incorrect Version or Date: The version or due date provided may not correspond to any existing hierarchy in the system.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or hierarchy structure may have led to the hierarchy being deleted or renamed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools and verify if the hierarchy exists for the specified version and due date.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust your query to use a different hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Verify Version and Due Date:
  
  Ensure that the version and due date you are using in your query or report are correct and correspond to the available hierarchies.
  You can check the available versions and due dates in the relevant InfoObject or data model.
  
  
  
  Update Queries/Reports:
  
  If the hierarchy has been renamed or changed, update your queries or reports to reference the correct hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or change logs to understand if there have been recent changes to the hierarchy structure that could affect your access.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW Hierarchies: Hierarchies in SAP BW are used to represent data in a structured manner, allowing for better analysis and reporting.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage and view hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.