How To Fix GL445 - No dimension in table & is valid as a hierarchy dimension

GL445 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 445

• Message text: No dimension in table & is valid as a hierarchy dimension

What causes this issue?

You have tried to display the possible entries for the hierarchy
dimension. In your summary table, however, there is no dimension that
can be used as a hierarchy dimension.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a suitable field in your summary table or do not carry out
a hierarchical summarization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL445 - No dimension in table & is valid as a hierarchy dimension ?

  The SAP error message GL445 indicates that there is an issue with the dimensions in a specific table, particularly that no dimension is valid as a hierarchy dimension. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with InfoObjects or data modeling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dimension Assignment: The error often occurs when a dimension that is expected to be part of a hierarchy is not assigned correctly in the data model.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy may not be properly defined or activated in the InfoObject settings.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the underlying tables that prevent the hierarchy from being recognized.
  Technical Settings: The technical settings of the InfoObject may not be configured to allow for hierarchy usage.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dimension Assignment:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance and ensure that the dimension is correctly assigned to the relevant InfoProvider or data model.
  Verify that the