How To Fix R9115 - No hierarchies for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9 - Business Explorer

• Message number: 115

• Message text: No hierarchies for characteristic &1

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9115 - No hierarchies for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message R9115 "No hierarchies for characteristic &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to use a characteristic that does not have any associated hierarchies defined in the system. This can happen during reporting, data extraction, or when trying to create queries.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchies: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have any hierarchies defined in the InfoObject settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The InfoObject may not be properly configured to include hierarchies.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not have been updated or activated after changes were made to the InfoObject.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the hierarchies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchies:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1).
  Select the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Check if any hierarchies are defined. If not, you will need to create them.
  
  
  
  Create Hierarchies:
  
  If hierarchies are missing, you can create them by navigating to the "Hierarchies" tab in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  Define the hierarchy levels and nodes as required.
  
  
  
  Activate Changes:
  
  After making changes to the InfoObject or adding hierarchies, ensure that you activate the InfoObject and any related data models.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model:
  
  If you have made changes to the InfoObject, ensure that the data model (e.g., InfoCube, DSO) is updated and activated.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchies. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Query:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the query or report that was generating the error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating and managing hierarchies in InfoObjects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R9115 error and ensure that the characteristic has the necessary hierarchies defined for reporting and analysis.