How To Fix IM029 - No hierarchy exists

IM029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 029

• Message text: No hierarchy exists

What causes this issue?

You requested a structure overview of the functional location or
equipment. However, this PM object is not divided up on a hierarchic
basis, and cannot therefore be represented structurally.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM029 - No hierarchy exists ?

  The SAP error message IM029 ("No hierarchy exists") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Information System or when working with hierarchical data structures, such as in the case of InfoObjects in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when dealing with master data hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  The error message IM029 indicates that the system is unable to find a hierarchy for the specified InfoObject or characteristic. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Hierarchy Not Defined: The hierarchy for the InfoObject has not been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect InfoObject: The InfoObject you are trying to access may not have a hierarchy associated with it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the hierarchy.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data itself, such as missing entries or incorrect configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IM029 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW