How To Fix RI202 - Summarization hierarchy & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RI - Projects: commercial reporting

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Summarization hierarchy & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RI202 - Summarization hierarchy & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RI202 typically indicates that a summarization hierarchy does not exist in the system. This error often arises in the context of reporting or data aggregation processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Cause:
  The error message RI202 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Summarization Hierarchy: The specified summarization hierarchy has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the reporting or data extraction process may be incorrect, leading to the system looking for a non-existent hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the summarization hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RI202 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and check if the summarization hierarchy exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate the Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is missing, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., RSH1 for creating a hierarchy).
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the data source or report that is generating the error. Ensure that the correct summarization hierarchy is specified.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the summarization hierarchy. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance), and others that may be useful for managing hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific issues.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RI202 error in your SAP system.