How To Fix R7894 - Higher-level InfoObject &1 for InfoObject &2 is not contained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 894

• Message text: Higher-level InfoObject &1 for InfoObject &2 is not contained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7894 - Higher-level InfoObject &1 for InfoObject &2 is not contained ?

  The SAP error message R7894 indicates that there is a problem with the hierarchy structure of InfoObjects in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, it means that the higher-level InfoObject (often a characteristic or dimension) for a given InfoObject is not defined or is missing in the hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Definition: The higher-level InfoObject that is supposed to be linked to the specified InfoObject is not defined in the hierarchy.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Assignment: The hierarchy might be incorrectly assigned or configured, leading to the system not being able to find the higher-level InfoObject.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as deletions or modifications of InfoObjects, can lead to inconsistencies in the hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObjects were transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration: Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1) and verify that the higher-level InfoObject is correctly defined and linked to the specified InfoObject.
  Recreate or Adjust Hierarchies: If the higher-level InfoObject is missing, you may need to recreate the hierarchy or adjust the existing hierarchy to include the necessary InfoObject.
  Validate InfoObject Settings: Ensure that the InfoObjects involved are correctly configured in terms of their attributes, hierarchies, and relationships.
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport missing objects.
  Check for Data Model Changes: Review any recent changes made to the data model that could have affected the hierarchy structure. If necessary, revert or adjust those changes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance) and RSH2 (Hierarchy Display) to manage and view hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes for known problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for detailed information on managing InfoObjects and hierarchies.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex data model configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the R7894 error message in your SAP BW system.