How To Fix R7499 - All hierarchies from characteristic &1 were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 499

• Message text: All hierarchies from characteristic &1 were deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7499 - All hierarchies from characteristic &1 were deleted ?

  The SAP error message R7499, which states "All hierarchies from characteristic &1 were deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the hierarchies associated with a characteristic in a data model or InfoObject.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Hierarchies: The most common cause of this error is that all hierarchies associated with a specific characteristic (denoted by &1) have been deleted. This can happen due to manual deletion, data model changes, or during data loading processes.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects or InfoProviders, can lead to the removal of hierarchies.
  Transport Issues: If hierarchies were transported from one system to another and the transport did not include the necessary hierarchy data, this error may occur.
  Inconsistent Data: Inconsistencies in the data or metadata can also lead to this error, especially if the system expects certain