How To Fix KY046 - No hierarchy '&2' is available for variables '&1'

KY046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 046

• Message text: No hierarchy '&2' is available for variables '&1'

What causes this issue?

The value '&V2&' is not created as a hierarchy for field '&V1&'.

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?

If you actually wanted to enter a different value then correct the
entry. You can use (F4) help to assist you.
If, on the other hand, you wished to use hierarchy '&V2&', you can only
do so when you have created it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY046 - No hierarchy '&2' is available for variables '&1' ?

  The SAP error message KY046 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchy associated with a variable in a report or analysis. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find the specified hierarchy for the given variable. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The hierarchy specified in the report or query does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted or not created yet.
  Incorrect Variable Assignment: The variable may be incorrectly assigned to a hierarchy that does not match the data structure.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KSH1 for creating hierarchies) and verify if the hierarchy exists.
  If it does not exist, you may