How To Fix DS317 - No sub-trees yet selected for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 317

• Message text: No sub-trees yet selected for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS317 - No sub-trees yet selected for & ?

  The SAP error message DS317 "No sub-trees yet selected for &" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with hierarchies in InfoObjects or when trying to create or manipulate data models that involve hierarchical structures.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Not Defined: The error may arise if the hierarchy for the InfoObject has not been defined or activated properly.
  No Selection Made: It can also occur if you are trying to execute a query or report without selecting any nodes or sub-trees from the hierarchy.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain nodes in the hierarchy.
  Data Issues: If the underlying data does not have any entries for the selected hierarchy, this error can also be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy for the InfoObject is defined and activated. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject maintenance in the SAP BW system.
  Verify that the hierarchy levels and nodes are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Select Sub-Trees:
  
  When executing a query or report, make sure to select the appropriate nodes or sub-trees from the hierarchy. If you are using a selection screen, ensure that you have made the necessary selections.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the required authorizations to access the hierarchy nodes. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data in the InfoObject to ensure that there are entries corresponding to the selected hierarchy. If there are no entries, you may need to load data into the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is corrupted or not functioning as expected, consider rebuilding it. This can be done by deleting and recreating the hierarchy or by using the hierarchy maintenance tools in SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on working with hierarchies in BW/BI.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.