How To Fix FPB_SNI008 - System error: hierarchy & is not present

FPB_SNI008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPB_SNI - Hierarchy Navigation

• Message number: 008

• Message text: System error: hierarchy & is not present

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPB_SNI008 - System error: hierarchy & is not present ?

  The SAP error message FPB_SNI008, which states "System error: hierarchy & is not present," 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 specified hierarchy in the planning or reporting process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The specified hierarchy that the system is trying to access does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Name: There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the hierarchy name in the configuration or during the execution of a report or planning function.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not be properly set up, or the hierarchy may not have been activated or published.
  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 or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Hierarchy