How To Fix CRM_BUPA_HIER_BW001 - No control information found for characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPA_HIER_BW - SAP BP: Hierarchy Extraction for BW

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No control information found for characteristic &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BUPA_HIER_BW001 - No control information found for characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BUPA_HIER_BW001 indicates that there is no control information found for a specific characteristic in the context of Business Partner Hierarchies in SAP CRM. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or process data related to business partner hierarchies, but it cannot find the necessary configuration or control information for the specified characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The characteristic for which the error is raised may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the relevant tables that store control information for business partner hierarchies.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, some necessary configurations may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Business Partner Hierarchies in SAP CRM.
  Ensure that the characteristic in question is properly defined and has the necessary control information.
  You can check the configuration in transaction SPRO under the relevant path for Business Partner settings.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check the relevant database tables (e.g., BUT000, BUT020, etc.) for any missing or inconsistent entries related to the characteristic.
  Ensure that the data is consistent and that all necessary entries are present.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport request.
  You may need to re-transport or manually adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the business partner hierarchy data.
  Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or the official SAP documentation for any specific guidance related to this error message.
  You can search for SAP Notes related to CRM_BUPA_HIER_BW001 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with details of the error, the context in which it occurs, and any troubleshooting steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE16 (Data Browser).
  SAP Notes: Regularly check for SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to Business Partner Hierarchies.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Business Partner Hierarchies and related configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message CRM_BUPA_HIER_BW001.