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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify Variable Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the variable in the report or query. Ensure that it is correctly linked to the appropriate hierarchy.
  You can do this in the query designer or report painter, depending on how the report is built.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully.
  If there are issues, you may need to re-transport the hierarchy or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is missing and cannot be restored, you may need to recreate it from scratch based on the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KSH1: Create Hierarchy
  KSH2: Change Hierarchy
  KSH3: Display Hierarchy
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing hierarchies and variables in SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KY046 error and ensure that the necessary hierarchy is available for the specified variable.