How To Fix J-824 - Cannot find hierarchy attributes

J-824 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J- -

• Message number: 824

• Message text: Cannot find hierarchy attributes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J-824 - Cannot find hierarchy attributes ?

  The SAP error message J-824 "Cannot find hierarchy attributes" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue related to the hierarchy attributes of a characteristic in a query or report. This error can arise due to various reasons, including missing or incorrectly configured hierarchy attributes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Attributes: The hierarchy attributes for the characteristic being used in the query may not be defined or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Assignment: The hierarchy may not be correctly assigned to the characteristic in the InfoObject.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects or hierarchies, can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy attributes were transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the hierarchy attributes can also trigger this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy