How To Fix BW_BICS_EQ140 - Hierarchy inactive but property &1 requested

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_EQ - Easy Query Messages

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Hierarchy inactive but property &1 requested

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BW_BICS_EQ140 - Hierarchy inactive but property &1 requested ?

  The SAP BW error message BW_BICS_EQ140 indicates that a hierarchy is inactive, but a property associated with that hierarchy is being requested in a query or report. This can occur in scenarios where the data model relies on hierarchies for certain characteristics, and the hierarchy in question is not active or has been deactivated.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Deactivation: The hierarchy that is being referenced in the query is inactive. This can happen if the hierarchy was manually deactivated or if it was not activated after changes were made.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to the InfoObject or the hierarchy structure, may lead to inconsistencies.
  Query Design: The query may be designed to pull data from a hierarchy that is not currently active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system.
  Navigate to the relevant InfoObject that contains the hierarchy.
  Check the hierarchy settings and ensure that the hierarchy is activated. If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Status:
  
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Locate the InfoObject and check the hierarchy settings to confirm its status.
  
  
  
  Update Queries:
  
  If the hierarchy is not needed, consider updating the query to remove references to the inactive hierarchy.
  Modify the query to use an alternative active hierarchy if applicable.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query or refreshing the query definition to ensure it reflects the current state of the data model.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, ensure that all related objects and settings were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing hierarchies in BW.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a BW expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BW_BICS_EQ140 error and ensure that your queries function correctly with the appropriate hierarchies.