How To Fix RSAR338 - A hierarchy & already exists for & &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 338

• Message text: A hierarchy & already exists for & &.

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR338 - A hierarchy & already exists for & &. ?

  The SAP error message RSAR338 indicates that there is an attempt to create a hierarchy that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with InfoObjects, especially when working with hierarchies for characteristics.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a new hierarchy for a characteristic, but a hierarchy with the same name already exists in the system.
  There may be a naming conflict or an attempt to duplicate an existing hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAR338 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Hierarchies:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system and check the existing hierarchies for that characteristic.
  You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1 for InfoObjects) and reviewing the hierarchies associated with the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Rename or Delete:
  
  If you find that a hierarchy with the same name already exists and you do not need it, you can delete the existing hierarchy.
  Alternatively, if you need to keep the existing hierarchy, consider renaming the new hierarchy you are trying to create to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and plan to transport changes to a production environment, ensure that the hierarchy is not included in the transport request if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Versions:
  
  Ensure that there are no active versions of the hierarchy that might be causing the conflict. You may need to deactivate or delete any active versions before creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to hierarchy management in BW for any additional insights or specific instructions related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Hierarchy Management: Familiarize yourself with how hierarchies are managed in SAP BW, including creation, modification, and deletion processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAR338 error and successfully manage your hierarchies in SAP BW.