How To Fix RS_EXCEPTION112 - Node &1 with higher-level node &2 does not exist in hierarchy &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_EXCEPTION - Exception Messages

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Node &1 with higher-level node &2 does not exist in hierarchy &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_EXCEPTION112 - Node &1 with higher-level node &2 does not exist in hierarchy &3 ?

  The SAP error message RS_EXCEPTION112 indicates that there is an issue with a hierarchy in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). Specifically, the error message states that a node (identified as &1) is being referenced, but it does not exist under the specified higher-level node (&2) in the given hierarchy (&3).
  Cause:
  
  
  Hierarchy Structure Issues: The node you are trying to access or manipulate does not exist in the specified hierarchy. This could be due to:
  
  The node was deleted or not created.
  The hierarchy was not properly maintained or updated.
  There is a mismatch in the hierarchy levels or structure.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Problems: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the hierarchy to not reflect the expected structure.
  
  
  Incorrect Query or Report Configuration: If you are running a query or report that references this hierarchy, it may be incorrectly configured, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for Hierarchy Maintenance) and verify that the node &1 exists under the higher-level node &2 in hierarchy &3.
  If the node is missing, you may need to recreate it or adjust the hierarchy structure.
  
  
  
  Update or Rebuild Hierarchies:
  
  If the hierarchy has been changed recently, consider updating or rebuilding the hierarchy to ensure all nodes are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Query/Report Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs while executing a query or report, check the configuration to ensure that it is correctly referencing the hierarchy and nodes.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the data to ensure that there are no discrepancies that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to hierarchy management and error RS_EXCEPTION112 for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance), RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), and RSRT (Query Monitor) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the details of the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.