How To Fix RH405 - No hierarchies for InfoObject & available in BW

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 405

• Message text: No hierarchies for InfoObject & available in BW

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RH405 - No hierarchies for InfoObject & available in BW ?

  The SAP error message RH405 "No hierarchies for InfoObject & available in BW" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to access or work with a characteristic (InfoObject) that does not have any hierarchies defined for it. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating reports, queries, or when trying to analyze data.
  Cause:
  
  No Hierarchies Defined: The most common cause of this error is that the InfoObject in question does not have any hierarchies defined in the BW system.
  Incorrect InfoObject: You might be referencing an InfoObject that is not intended to have hierarchies.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the way the InfoObject is set up in the BW system.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was recently transported from another system, the hierarchies may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchies: 
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1) and check if hierarchies are defined for the specific InfoObject.
  If no hierarchies exist, you can create them by selecting the "Hierarchies" tab and defining the necessary hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Create Hierarchies:
  
  If you need to create hierarchies, you can do so by using the "Hierarchy Maintenance" option in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  Define the hierarchy levels and nodes as required for your reporting needs.
  
  
  
  Review InfoObject Settings:
  
  Ensure that the InfoObject is correctly configured to support hierarchies. Check the settings in the InfoObject definition to confirm that it is intended to have hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the InfoObject was recently transported, verify that the transport request included the hierarchy definitions. If not, you may need to transport the hierarchies separately.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on working with hierarchies in BW.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSH1: Hierarchy maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error.
  BW Queries: If you are using BW queries, ensure that the query is correctly set up to utilize the hierarchies of the InfoObject.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RH405 error and successfully work with the InfoObject in your BW environment.