How To Fix R7B326 - Characteristic &1: Name of remote hierarchy class not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)

• Message number: 326

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Name of remote hierarchy class not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B326 - Characteristic &1: Name of remote hierarchy class not specified ?

  The SAP error message R7B326 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic in a remote hierarchy where the name of the remote hierarchy class has not been specified. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with hierarchies in InfoObjects.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The remote hierarchy class for the characteristic has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Settings: The settings for the characteristic may not be properly configured to point to the correct remote hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was transported from another system, the hierarchy class might not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoObject that is causing the error.
  Check the settings for the characteristic and ensure that the remote hierarchy class is specified correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Remote Hierarchy Class:
  
  If the remote hierarchy class is not defined, you need to create it.
  Go to the transaction for maintaining hierarchies (transaction RSH1).
  Create a new hierarchy class and ensure it is linked to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the characteristic was transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including the hierarchy class, were included.
  If not, you may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the hierarchy settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring remote hierarchies and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on InfoObjects and hierarchy management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the R7B326 error message in SAP.