How To Fix FPB_LAUNCHPAD_CUST042 - No information available about using the hierarchy

FPB_LAUNCHPAD_CUST042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPB_LAUNCHPAD_CUST - Messages for Customizing of Report Launchpad

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No information available about using the hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPB_LAUNCHPAD_CUST042 - No information available about using the hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message FPB_LAUNCHPAD_CUST042 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the hierarchy in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) module or similar applications that utilize hierarchies for reporting or planning purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy that is expected to be used in the application is not configured or is incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy data.
  Data Not Loaded: The required data for the hierarchy may not have been loaded into the system.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the launchpad or the application configuration that prevent the hierarchy from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like RSH1 for InfoObjects or RSC1 for InfoProviders) and ensure that the hierarchy is properly defined and activated.
  Verify that the hierarchy is assigned to