How To Fix RS2HANA_VIEW156 - &1: Hierarchy &2 not valid for the external SAP HANA view with hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_VIEW - HANA Views for BW Objects

• Message number: 156

• Message text: &1: Hierarchy &2 not valid for the external SAP HANA view with hierarchy

Call transaction RSRV and run the elementary test 'Hierarchies/Check
individual hierarchy: BW Hierarchy in SAP HANA'<(>,<)> in order to
check/fix the issues related to this specific hierarchy.
Call transaction RSRV and run the combined test
'Hierarchies/Characteristic hierarchy'<(>,<)> in order to check/fix all
the hierarchies.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW156 - &1: Hierarchy &2 not valid for the external SAP HANA view with hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW156 typically indicates that there is an issue with a hierarchy that is being referenced in an external SAP HANA view. This error can occur in scenarios where the hierarchy is either not defined correctly, is missing, or is not compatible with the expected structure of the HANA view.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Not Defined: The hierarchy specified in the error message may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Type: The hierarchy might not be of the correct type that the HANA view expects.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the hierarchy from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition: Verify that the hierarchy referenced in the error message is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for Hierarchy Maintenance).
  Validate Hierarchy Type: Ensure that the hierarchy type is compatible with the external HANA view. Check the documentation for the specific requirements of the HANA view.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the hierarchy data to ensure there are no issues. This can often be done through standard SAP tools or reports.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Re-transport Hierarchy: If the hierarchy was recently transported, consider re-transporting it or checking the transport logs for any errors that may have occurred during the transport process.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on hierarchies and HANA views.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error message and any relevant details about your system configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message RS2HANA_VIEW156.