How To Fix R8245 - Application component hierarchy &1 does not exist in A version

R8245 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation

• Message number: 245

• Message text: Application component hierarchy &1 does not exist in A version

What causes this issue?

You have tried to edit a Content application component hierarchy.

System Response

The A version of the hierarchy cannot be found. You cannot edit the
hierarchy without this version.

How to fix this error?

If you want to edit the "merged" customer application component
hierarchy that is found in BW under the source system tree, use
activity <DS:SIMG.BW_CONTENTDS_EDIT>Editing DataSources and Application
Component Hierarchies</> in Customizing for Extractors.
If you really want to maintain a Content application component hierarchy
but this only exists in the system in the D version, use the <LS>Copy
D Version to A Version</> function in the <LS>Hierarchy Selection</>
dialog box to create the required A version.
This is only useful if the application component hierarchy really is
to be edited as Content, and the A version is not available because the
system has been moved. In this case, the corresponding delivery object
(R3TR DSAD <Name>) is transported in the course of the editing process.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8245 - Application component hierarchy &1 does not exist in A version ?

  The SAP error message R8245 indicates that the application component hierarchy specified does not exist in the version you are trying to access. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's application component hierarchy management, which is used for organizing and managing application components within the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Component: The application component hierarchy you are trying to reference does not exist in the specified version.
  Version Mismatch: The version you are using may not have the application component hierarchy defined or activated.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the hierarchy.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to view or access the specified application component hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Component Existence: Verify that the application component hierarchy you are trying to access actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report to list available