How To Fix RS2HANA_VIEW158 - &1: Hierarchy &2 - char. &3 is not listed as an external characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_VIEW - HANA Views for BW Objects

• Message number: 158

• Message text: &1: Hierarchy &2 - char. &3 is not listed as an external characteristic

The BW hierarchy is not valid for the external SAP HANA view for
characteristic with hierarchy. This can be corrected by manually adding
the specified characteristic under external characteristics of the basic
characteristic or by calling transaction RSRV, running elementary test
'Check Individual Hierarchy: BW Hierarchy in SAP HANA' and choosing
'Correct Error'

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW158 - &1: Hierarchy &2 - char. &3 is not listed as an external characteristic ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW158 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with HANA views, particularly when there is an issue with the hierarchy definition in a data model. This error indicates that a characteristic used in a hierarchy is not recognized as an external characteristic, which is necessary for the hierarchy to function correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Characteristic: The characteristic mentioned in the error message is not defined as an external characteristic in the hierarchy definition.
  Hierarchy Configuration Issues: The hierarchy may not be properly configured, or the characteristic may not be included in the relevant InfoObject or data model.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or InfoObjects, it may lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from one system to another, it may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the hierarchy definition in the SAP BW system and ensure that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is included as an external characteristic.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject and checking its hierarchy settings.
  
  
  
  Update InfoObject:
  
  If the characteristic is not listed as an external characteristic, you may need to update the InfoObject to include it. This can be done in the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1).
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is corrupted or not functioning as expected, consider rebuilding it. This may involve deleting the existing hierarchy and creating a new one with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model:
  
  Ensure that the data model (e.g., CompositeProvider, HANA view) is correctly configured and that all necessary characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the hierarchy was transported, verify that all related objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like RSD1 (InfoObject maintenance), RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), and RSRT (Query Monitor) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.