How To Fix R8464 - No hierarchy extraction function & exists in source system (306)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 464

• Message text: No hierarchy extraction function & exists in source system (306)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8464 - No hierarchy extraction function & exists in source system (306) ?

  The SAP error message R8464 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchy extraction function in the source system. This error typically occurs when trying to extract hierarchical data from a source system (like SAP BW or SAP ERP) into a target system (like SAP BW or another data warehouse).
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Hierarchy Extraction Function: The error suggests that the hierarchy extraction function does not exist in the source system. This could be due to:
  
  The hierarchy not being defined in the source system.
  The hierarchy extraction function not being activated or configured properly.
  The data source or InfoObject not being set up correctly to support hierarchy extraction.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Data Source Configuration: The data source may not be configured to handle hierarchies, or the relevant settings may be missing.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy extraction function was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition: Verify that the hierarchy is defined in the source system. You can do this by checking the relevant InfoObject or data source in the source system.
  
  
  Activate Hierarchy Extraction: Ensure that the hierarchy extraction function is activated. This can usually be done in the data source settings or InfoObject settings.
  
  
  Review Data Source Configuration: Check the configuration of the data source in the source system. Make sure that it is set up to support hierarchy extraction.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the hierarchy extraction function was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to hierarchy extraction for specific guidance on your version of SAP.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test extraction to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  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 to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSO2 (Data Source Maintenance) for managing data sources and hierarchies.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.