How To Fix J-819 - Cannot find definition of hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J- -

• Message number: 819

• Message text: Cannot find definition of hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J-819 - Cannot find definition of hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message J-819 "Cannot find definition of hierarchy" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when the system is unable to locate the definition of a hierarchy that is being referenced in a query or report. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Definition: The hierarchy you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query or report may be incorrectly designed, referencing a hierarchy that does not exist or is not active.
  Data Source Issues: The data source for the query may not be correctly set up, leading to the hierarchy not being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition: Verify that the hierarchy exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools and checking if the hierarchy is defined.
  Recreate or Activate Hierarchy: If the hierarchy is missing or inactive, you may need to recreate it or activate it. This can be done in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  Transport Check: If the hierarchy was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully transported. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Query Design Review: Review the query design to ensure that it is correctly referencing the hierarchy. Make sure that the hierarchy is included in the query structure.
  Data Source Configuration: Check the configuration of the data source to ensure that it is set up correctly and that it can access the hierarchy.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to error J-819 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on hierarchies in BW/BI for more detailed information on how to create and manage hierarchies.
  Community Forums: SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding similar issues faced by other users and the solutions they found.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW/BI team for further investigation.