How To Fix RH406 - Hierarchy ID & for InfoObject & is not available in BW

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Hierarchy ID & for InfoObject & is not available in BW

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RH406 - Hierarchy ID & for InfoObject & is not available in BW ?

  The SAP error message RH406 indicates that a specific Hierarchy ID for an InfoObject is not available in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a hierarchy that has not been defined or activated for the specified InfoObject.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The specified Hierarchy ID does not exist in the system for the given InfoObject.
  Inactive Hierarchy: The hierarchy might exist but is not activated or is in an inactive state.
  Incorrect Hierarchy ID: There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the Hierarchy ID in your query or report.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check if the hierarchy is defined for the InfoObject in question.
  Ensure that the Hierarchy ID you are using is correct.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy exists but is inactive, activate it. You can do this in the hierarchy maintenance area of the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Correct Hierarchy ID:
  
  Verify that the Hierarchy ID used in your query or report matches the one defined in the system. Correct any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is missing or corrupted, you may need to recreate it. This can involve defining the hierarchy structure and loading the necessary data.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. Lack of permissions can sometimes lead to similar error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSH1: Hierarchy Maintenance
  RSH2: Hierarchy Display
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing hierarchies in BW.
  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 RH406 error and ensure that the required hierarchy is available for your InfoObject in SAP BW.