How To Fix R8301 - Choose a Hierarchy from the Hierarchy Catalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Choose a Hierarchy from the Hierarchy Catalog

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8301 - Choose a Hierarchy from the Hierarchy Catalog ?

  The SAP error message R8301, "Choose a Hierarchy from the Hierarchy Catalog," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user is trying to execute a query or report that requires a specific hierarchy to be selected, but no hierarchy has been chosen or the hierarchy catalog is empty.
  Cause:
  
  No Hierarchy Selected: The user has not selected a hierarchy from the hierarchy catalog when executing a query or report.
  Hierarchy Catalog Issues: The hierarchy catalog may not be populated with the necessary hierarchies, or the hierarchies may not be activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select hierarchies from the catalog.
  Data Model Configuration: The data model may not be properly configured to include the required hierarchies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Hierarchy: When prompted by the error message, navigate to the hierarchy selection option and choose an appropriate hierarchy from the hierarchy catalog.
  Check Hierarchy Catalog: Ensure that the hierarchy catalog is populated with the necessary hierarchies. You can do this by checking the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Activate Hierarchies: If the hierarchies are not activated, you may need to activate them in the InfoObject settings.
  Review Authorizations: Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access and select hierarchies.
  Data Model Review: Review the data model configuration to ensure that the required hierarchies are included and properly set up.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the InfoObjects and hierarchies.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on hierarchies and their configuration in BW/BI.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R8301 error and successfully select a hierarchy from the hierarchy catalog.