How To Fix FPB_SNI014 - No hierarchies have been defined for role &1 instance &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPB_SNI - Hierarchy Navigation

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No hierarchies have been defined for role &1 instance &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPB_SNI014 - No hierarchies have been defined for role &1 instance &2 ?

  The SAP error message FPB_SNI014 indicates that there are no hierarchies defined for a specific role instance in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when trying to access or manipulate data related to a role that requires a hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchies: The primary cause of this error is that the required hierarchies for the specified role instance have not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues where the hierarchies are not properly set up or linked to the role instance.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not include the necessary hierarchies, or the hierarchies may not be activated for the specific role.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the hierarchies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Hierarchies: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., BPC or FP&A) and define the necessary hierarchies for the role instance specified in the error message.
  Ensure that the hierarchies are correctly linked to the role instance.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the role and ensure that all required hierarchies are set up correctly.
  Verify that the hierarchy structure is complete and that all nodes are defined.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchies:
  
  If the hierarchies are defined but not activated, make sure to activate them in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Check the data model to ensure that it includes the necessary hierarchies and that they are correctly associated with the role instance.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchies. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on defining and managing hierarchies in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use specific transaction codes to access hierarchy management (e.g., RSHR for hierarchy management in BW).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the hierarchy definitions and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the FPB_SNI014 error.