How To Fix R7077 - Hierarchy characteristic &1 of characteristic &2 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Hierarchy characteristic &1 of characteristic &2 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7077 - Hierarchy characteristic &1 of characteristic &2 is not active ?

  The SAP error message R7077 indicates that a hierarchy characteristic is not active for a specific characteristic in a hierarchy. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with hierarchies in InfoObjects.
  Cause:
  The error message R7077 is triggered when:
  
  A hierarchy is defined for a characteristic, but the hierarchy characteristic (the characteristic that is used to define the hierarchy) is not active.
  The characteristic itself may not be properly activated or may not have the necessary settings to support the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7077 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the InfoObject that is causing the issue.
  Check the hierarchy settings for the characteristic in question.
  
  
  
  Activate the Hierarchy Characteristic:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy characteristic is active. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  Selecting the hierarchy characteristic and checking its status.
  If it is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check the Characteristic Activation:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic itself is activated. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  Checking the activation status of the characteristic.
  If it is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy has been modified, you may need to rebuild it. This can be done by:
  
  Deleting the existing hierarchy and recreating it.
  Ensuring that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are included in a transport request and moved to the appropriate environment (e.g., quality or production).
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, other characteristics or settings may affect the hierarchy. Ensure that there are no dependencies or conflicts that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing hierarchies and characteristics in SAP BW/BI.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7077 error and ensure that your hierarchy characteristics are properly configured and active.