How To Fix FPB_SNI004 - System error: no hierarchy was found


FPB_SNI004 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FPB_SNI - Hierarchy Navigation

  • Message number: 004

  • Message text: System error: no hierarchy was found

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPB_SNI004 - System error: no hierarchy was found ?
    The SAP error message FPB_SNI004, which states "System error: no hierarchy was found," typically occurs in the context of SAP Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a required hierarchy for a specific planning or reporting process.
    Causes:
    
    Missing Hierarchy: The most common cause is that the required hierarchy has not been created or is not active in the system.
    Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning model or the hierarchy might be incorrect or incomplete.
    Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model that prevent the hierarchy from being recognized.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
    Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Hierarchy Configuration:
    
    Go to the relevant transaction or application where the hierarchy is defined (e.g.,

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