How To Fix RH409 - No hierarchy tables for InfoObject & found in BW

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 409

• Message text: No hierarchy tables for InfoObject & found in BW

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RH409 - No hierarchy tables for InfoObject & found in BW ?

  The SAP error message RH409 "No hierarchy tables for InfoObject & found" typically occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when the system is unable to find the hierarchy tables associated with a specific InfoObject. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Hierarchy Definition: The InfoObject may not have any hierarchy defined in the system. If no hierarchy is created for the InfoObject, the system will not find any associated hierarchy tables.
  
  
  Incorrect InfoObject Configuration: The InfoObject might not be properly configured to support hierarchies. This could be due to missing settings in the InfoObject's properties.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the hierarchy tables may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoObject structure may lead to inconsistencies, causing the hierarchy tables to be unavailable.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy tables, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1) and check if a hierarchy is defined for the InfoObject in question.
  If no hierarchy exists, you may need to create one.
  
  
  
  Review InfoObject Settings:
  
  Ensure that the InfoObject is configured to support hierarchies. Check the properties of the InfoObject to confirm that the hierarchy settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoObject was recently transported, verify that the hierarchy tables were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the hierarchy or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recreate Hierarchies:
  
  If the hierarchy is missing or corrupted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done through the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy tables. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the BW system to identify any inconsistencies related to InfoObjects and hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSH1: Hierarchy maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and 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 identify the cause of the RH409 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.