How To Fix RSAR311 - Invalid entry, hierarchy & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Invalid entry, hierarchy & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Hierarchy &V1& does not exist.

How to fix this error?

If the underlying InfoObject supports hierarchies create the hierarchy
and try again.
If hierarchies are not supported, select another InfoSource or change
the definition of the InfoObject.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR311 - Invalid entry, hierarchy & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSAR311 "Invalid entry, hierarchy & does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with a hierarchy that is being referenced in a query or report. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified hierarchy, which may be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Hierarchy Not Created: The hierarchy you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Hierarchy Deleted: The hierarchy may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the hierarchy reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Data Source Issues: The data source or InfoObject associated with the hierarchy may not be active or properly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence: Verify that the hierarchy exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools and checking the hierarchy settings.
  Recreate the Hierarchy: If the hierarchy does not exist, you may need to create it again.
  Correct Naming: Ensure that the hierarchy name is spelled correctly in the query or report.
  Check Authorizations: Make sure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. You can check this in the user roles and authorizations.
  Transport Verification: If the hierarchy was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Activate Data Source: Ensure that the data source or InfoObject associated with the hierarchy is active and properly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the InfoObjects and hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to hierarchies and error RSAR311.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for more details on managing hierarchies and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.