How To Fix GBSE_HANA001 - Hierarchy cannot be activated before first Load.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GBSE_HANA - Messages for HANA hierarchie access

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Hierarchy cannot be activated before first Load.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GBSE_HANA001 - Hierarchy cannot be activated before first Load. ?

  The SAP error message GBSE_HANA001: Hierarchy cannot be activated before first Load typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with hierarchies in a data model. This error indicates that the hierarchy you are trying to activate has not yet been loaded with data, which is a prerequisite for activation.
  Cause:
  
  No Initial Load: The hierarchy has not been populated with data from the source system. Before activating a hierarchy, you must perform an initial data load.
  Data Model Configuration: The data model may not be correctly configured to allow for the loading of hierarchy data.
  Missing Data: There may be issues with the data source or transformation that prevent the hierarchy data from being loaded.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Perform Initial Load:
  
  Ensure that you have executed the initial data load for the InfoObject or InfoProvider that contains the hierarchy. This can typically be done through the Data Warehousing Workbench or the Data Load Monitor.
  Check the data load process to ensure it completes successfully without errors.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source:
  
  Verify that the data source for the hierarchy is correctly set up and that it contains the necessary data.
  Ensure that the transformation rules are correctly defined to load the hierarchy data.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the hierarchy in the InfoObject to ensure that it is correctly defined and that all necessary attributes are included.
  Make sure that the hierarchy is marked for activation and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Hierarchy:
  
  After performing the initial load, try to activate the hierarchy again. This can usually be done in the Data Warehousing Workbench or through the relevant transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  If the initial load fails, check the error logs for any issues that may need to be resolved before the hierarchy can be activated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSMO (Monitor Data Loads) to manage and monitor data loads.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on hierarchies in BW/4HANA for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully activate the hierarchy in your SAP BW/4HANA environment.