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

DS317 - Overview

• 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