How To Fix RH050 - Hierarchies for this basic characteristic are not indexed in the BWA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RH - BW: Hierarchies ( basic functions )

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Hierarchies for this basic characteristic are not indexed in the BWA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RH050 - Hierarchies for this basic characteristic are not indexed in the BWA ?

  The SAP error message RH050 indicates that the hierarchies for a basic characteristic are not indexed in the Business Warehouse Accelerator (BWA). This can occur when you are trying to use a characteristic that has hierarchies in a query or report, but those hierarchies have not been properly indexed for performance optimization.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Indexing: The primary cause of this error is that the hierarchies for the specified characteristic have not been indexed in the BWA. This can happen if the characteristic was recently created or modified, and the indexing process has not been executed.
  BWA Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the BWA or the data model that prevent the hierarchies from being indexed.
  Data Load Issues: If there were issues during the data load process, it might have resulted in the hierarchies not being updated or indexed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RH050 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Re-index the Hierarchies:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSCONN01 to check the connection to the BWA.
  Use the transaction RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Navigate to the InfoObject that has the hierarchy.
  Right-click on the InfoObject and select "Manage Hierarchies".
  Ensure that the hierarchies are activated and then re-index them by selecting the option to "Index Hierarchies".
  
  
  
  Check BWA Status:
  
  Ensure that the BWA is properly configured and running. You can check the status of the BWA using transaction RSD1 for the InfoProvider.
  If necessary, restart the BWA service.
  
  
  
  Data Load:
  
  Ensure that the data load process is completed successfully. Check for any errors in the data load process that might have affected the hierarchies.
  If there are issues, resolve them and reload the data.
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Settings:
  
  Verify that the hierarchy settings for the characteristic are correct. Ensure that the hierarchy is defined and activated properly in the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the BWA Index:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to rebuild the BWA index for the entire InfoProvider. This can be done through the BWA administration tools.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP BW documentation for more details on managing hierarchies and BWA indexing.
  Performance Considerations: Proper indexing of hierarchies is crucial for performance in reporting and querying. Regular maintenance and monitoring of the BWA can help prevent such issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RH050 error and ensure that the hierarchies for your basic characteristic are properly indexed in the BWA.