How To Fix RDM_OPT_COMMON016 - No hierarchy is available for distribution chain &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_OPT_COMMON - Price Optimization: Messages for General Area

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No hierarchy is available for distribution chain &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_OPT_COMMON016 - No hierarchy is available for distribution chain &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message RDM_OPT_COMMON016 indicates that there is no hierarchy available for the specified distribution chain in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Retail or Logistics modules when trying to perform operations that require a hierarchy structure, such as reporting or data distribution.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Configuration: The most common cause is that the hierarchy for the specified distribution chain (identified by &1 for the company code and &2 for the distribution channel) has not been defined or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Distribution Chain: The distribution chain specified may not exist or may have been incorrectly entered.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the distribution chain.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify that