How To Fix R3012 - InfoObject & does not support hierarchies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R3 - Service API messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: InfoObject & does not support hierarchies

What causes this issue?

You have requested hierarchies to InfoObject &v1&. The source system
cannot however, deliver hierarchies to this InfoObject.

System Response

The data transfer is terminated.

How to fix this error?

In the Administrator Workbench of the Business Information Warehouse
update the meta data for this source system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R3012 - InfoObject & does not support hierarchies ?

  The SAP error message R3012, which states that "InfoObject & does not support hierarchies," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to use a characteristic (InfoObject) that is not configured to support hierarchies.
  Cause:
  
  InfoObject Configuration: The InfoObject in question is not set up to support hierarchies. This can happen if the InfoObject is defined as a "characteristic" without the hierarchy option enabled.
  Data Model: The data model or the InfoObject's properties may not be correctly defined to allow for hierarchical data representation.
  Usage Context: You might be trying to use the InfoObject in a context (like a query or report) that requires hierarchical data, but the InfoObject does not support it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 or RSD1).
  Find the InfoObject that is causing the error.
  Check the properties of the InfoObject to see if the "Hierarchy" option is enabled. If not, you may need to modify the InfoObject to support hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Enable Hierarchies:
  
  If the InfoObject should support hierarchies, you can enable this feature in the InfoObject's settings. This typically involves:
  
  Setting the "Hierarchy" checkbox in the InfoObject definition.
  Defining the hierarchy structure (e.g., parent-child relationships).
  
  
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject:
  
  After making changes, you may need to activate the InfoObject again to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check Queries and Reports:
  
  If you are using the InfoObject in a query or report, ensure that the query is designed to handle the InfoObject correctly. If the InfoObject does not support hierarchies, you may need to adjust the query design.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring InfoObjects and hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to the error message R3012.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation related to InfoObject design and hierarchy management in BW/BI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R3012 error and properly configure your InfoObject to support hierarchies if needed.