How To Fix EEDM_CALC_INST008 - No further time slices or hierarchy levels

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDM_CALC_INST - IS-U: EDM Messages for Calculating Formula Instances

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No further time slices or hierarchy levels

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDM_CALC_INST008 - No further time slices or hierarchy levels ?

  The SAP error message EEDM_CALC_INST008 ("No further time slices or hierarchy levels") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Data Warehousing or Business Intelligence applications, particularly when dealing with data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes. This error indicates that the system cannot find any additional time slices or hierarchy levels to process for the given data request.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Availability: The most common cause is that there are no more time slices or hierarchy levels available for the data being processed. This could be due to:
  
  The data for the requested time period has not been loaded into the system.
  The hierarchy levels defined in the data model do not have any associated data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or the data model that prevent the system from recognizing available time slices or hierarchy levels.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the data is being extracted may not have the necessary data or may be incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Query Design: The query or report being executed may be designed in a way that does not align with the available data structure, leading to the inability to retrieve further slices or levels.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Availability:
  
  Verify that the data for the required time periods has been loaded into the system. You can do this by checking the relevant InfoProviders or data sources.
  Ensure that the data extraction process has been completed successfully without errors.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy and Time Slice Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the hierarchies and time slices in the data model. Ensure that they are correctly defined and that there are no missing levels or slices.
  If necessary, adjust the hierarchy settings to include the required levels.
  
  
  
  Examine the Query:
  
  Review the query or report design to ensure it is correctly set up to access the available data. Make sure that the filters and selections are appropriate and that they do not exclude available data.
  
  
  
  Data Source Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the data source to ensure it is correctly set up to provide the necessary data. This includes verifying connection settings, extraction logic, and any transformations applied.
  
  
  
  Run Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the data model and InfoProviders to identify any discrepancies or issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSRT (Query Monitor) to analyze and troubleshoot data issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP BW, SAP HANA) for best practices in data modeling and query design.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.