How To Fix R7299 - Characteristic &1 does not bear hierarchies (in the active version)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 299

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not bear hierarchies (in the active version)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7299 - Characteristic &1 does not bear hierarchies (in the active version) ?

  The SAP error message R7299 indicates that a characteristic you are trying to use in a query or report does not have any hierarchies defined in the active version. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Cause:
  
  No Hierarchies Defined: The characteristic in question does not have any hierarchies assigned to it in the active version of the InfoObject.
  Incorrect Version: You may be referencing a version of the characteristic that does not have hierarchies activated.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the way the characteristic is set up in the InfoObject.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchies: 
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1).
  Select the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Check if hierarchies are defined for the characteristic in the active version. If not, you will need to create or activate hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Create Hierarchies:
  
  If hierarchies are not defined, you can create them by navigating to the "Hierarchies" tab in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  Define the hierarchy structure as needed and activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchies:
  
  If hierarchies exist but are not activated, ensure that they are activated in the active version.
  
  
  
  Check Query Design:
  
  If you are using this characteristic in a query, ensure that the query is designed correctly and that it references the correct version of the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport included the hierarchy definitions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance.
  RSRT: Query execution (to test the query).
  RSO2: Query Designer (to modify queries).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing hierarchies in InfoObjects.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7299 error and ensure that the characteristic can be used with hierarchies in your reports or queries.