How To Fix GBSE_HANA006 - Hierarchy has already been deleted or never been loaded.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GBSE_HANA - Messages for HANA hierarchie access

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Hierarchy has already been deleted or never been loaded.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GBSE_HANA006 - Hierarchy has already been deleted or never been loaded. ?

  The SAP error message GBSE_HANA006 indicates that a hierarchy you are trying to access has either already been deleted or was never loaded into the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with hierarchies in data models.
  Causes:
  
  Hierarchy Deletion: The hierarchy you are trying to use has been deleted from the system.
  Hierarchy Not Loaded: The hierarchy was never loaded into the system, possibly due to issues during the data load process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or the hierarchy settings.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the hierarchy is supposed to be loaded may be incorrect or not functioning properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence:
  
  Verify if the hierarchy exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant InfoObject or data model in SAP BW or HANA Studio.
  
  
  
  Reload the Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy was never loaded, ensure that the data load process is correctly configured and execute the data load again.
  If the hierarchy was deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source:
  
  Check the data source configuration to ensure it is set up correctly and is pointing to the right data.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Review the application logs or error logs for more detailed information about the error. This can provide insights into what went wrong during the loading or accessing of the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the hierarchy management in SAP BW, including how to create, load, and manage hierarchies.
  SAP HANA Documentation: If you are using SAP HANA, refer to the HANA documentation for information on data modeling and hierarchy management.
  Support Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.