How To Fix FPB_SNI016 - No objects have been defined in application &1 for hierarchy &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPB_SNI - Hierarchy Navigation

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No objects have been defined in application &1 for hierarchy &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPB_SNI016 - No objects have been defined in application &1 for hierarchy &2 ?

  The SAP error message FPB_SNI016 indicates that there are no objects defined in the specified application for the given hierarchy. 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 a hierarchy that has not been properly set up or populated with data.
  Cause:
  
  No Objects Defined: The primary cause of this error is that the hierarchy specified does not have any associated objects (e.g., planning levels, key figures, etc.) defined in the application.
  Incorrect Hierarchy: The hierarchy ID provided may be incorrect or may not exist in the application context.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the application or the hierarchy itself, leading to a lack of defined objects.
  Data Load Issues: If data has not been loaded into the application or if the data load process failed, this could result in the absence of objects in the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition: Verify that the hierarchy you are trying to access is correctly defined in the application. Ensure that it has been set up with the necessary objects.
  Review Application Configuration: Go through the configuration settings of the application to ensure that the hierarchy is properly linked to the relevant objects.
  Data Load Verification: If applicable, check if the data load process has been executed successfully. If not, run the data load process to populate the hierarchy with the necessary objects.
  Hierarchy Maintenance: If you have the necessary authorizations, go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., transaction code RSH1 for SAP BW) and check if the hierarchy is populated with the required nodes and objects.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up hierarchies and objects in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance) or RSHR (Hierarchy Display) to manage and view hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify hierarchies and objects in the application.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.