How To Fix R8460 - There is no hier. additional information for DataSource &1 in version &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 460

• Message text: There is no hier. additional information for DataSource &1 in version &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8460 - There is no hier. additional information for DataSource &1 in version &2 ?

  The SAP error message R8460 indicates that there is no hierarchical additional information available for a specific DataSource in a given version. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with data extraction or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchical Data: The DataSource specified does not have any associated hierarchical data in the version indicated. This could be due to the DataSource not being properly configured or the hierarchical data not being loaded.
  Version Issues: The version specified may not have been activated or may not contain the necessary hierarchical information.
  DataSource Configuration: The DataSource may not be set up to handle hierarchical data, or the relevant hierarchies may not have been defined in the source system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DataSource Configuration:
  
  Verify that the DataSource is correctly configured to include hierarchical data. This can be done in the DataSource settings in the SAP BW system.
  Ensure that the DataSource is set up to extract the necessary hierarchy information.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchies:
  
  If the DataSource is supposed to have hierarchies, check if the hierarchies are activated in the source system. You may need to activate or refresh the hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Load Hierarchical Data:
  
  If the hierarchical data has not been loaded, you may need to perform a data load to bring in the necessary hierarchical information. This can involve running the relevant data extraction process.
  
  
  
  Check Version:
  
  Ensure that the version specified in the error message is correct and that it has been activated. If necessary, activate the version or switch to a different version that contains the required hierarchical data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for the specific DataSource to understand its requirements and configuration settings related to hierarchical data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP BW team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSO2 (DataSource Maintenance) to manage and troubleshoot DataSources.
  Data Modeling: Understanding how hierarchies are modeled in SAP BW can help in diagnosing issues related to hierarchical data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.