How To Fix FPB_SNI007 - No active hierarchy was found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPB_SNI - Hierarchy Navigation

• Message number: 007

• Message text: No active hierarchy was found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPB_SNI007 - No active hierarchy was found ?

  The SAP error message FPB_SNI007: No active 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 an active hierarchy for the specified planning object or dimension, which is necessary for executing certain planning functions or reports.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Hierarchy: The hierarchy you are trying to use is not active or has not been defined in the system.
  Missing Hierarchy Assignment: The planning object or dimension may not have a hierarchy assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the planning model or the hierarchy settings.
  Data Issues: The data might not be loaded correctly, or there may be inconsistencies in the data model.
  Version Issues: The version of the planning model you are using may not have the required hierarchy.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Activation:
  
  Go to the hierarchy management in your SAP system and ensure that the required hierarchy is active.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Assign Hierarchy:
  
  Ensure that the planning object or dimension has the correct hierarchy assigned. You can do this in the planning model settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the planning model to ensure that all necessary hierarchies are defined and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data in the planning model to ensure that it is complete and consistent. You may need to reload or refresh the data.
  
  
  
  Check Version Settings:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct version of the planning model that includes the required hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing hierarchies in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSHR (Hierarchy Maintenance) or BPC transaction codes for managing hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and manage hierarchies in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FPB_SNI007 error message.