How To Fix RSAU607 - Hierarchy information on basic characteristic & is not set correctly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 607

• Message text: Hierarchy information on basic characteristic & is not set correctly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU607 - Hierarchy information on basic characteristic & is not set correctly ?

  The SAP error message RSAU607 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchy information for a basic characteristic in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when the hierarchy settings for a characteristic are not configured correctly, which can prevent the system from processing data or executing queries properly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Assignment: The basic characteristic may not have a hierarchy assigned to it, or the hierarchy may not be activated.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Structure: The hierarchy structure may be incorrectly defined, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the hierarchy to not function as expected.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Assignment:
  
  Go to the characteristic in the SAP BW modeling tools (e.g., RSA1).
  Ensure that the hierarchy is correctly assigned to the characteristic.
  If not, assign the appropriate hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is not activated, activate it in the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1).
  Ensure that the hierarchy is set to active status.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Structure:
  
  Check the structure of the hierarchy to ensure that it is defined correctly.
  Look for any missing nodes or incorrect parent-child relationships.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the data to identify any issues that may be affecting the hierarchy.
  Use transaction codes like RSRV to perform consistency checks.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the hierarchy was transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Re-transport the hierarchy if necessary, ensuring that all dependencies are included.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is still not functioning correctly, consider rebuilding it from scratch.
  Delete the existing hierarchy and create a new one with the correct structure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSH1: Hierarchy Maintenance
  RSRV: Consistency Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on hierarchy management and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the RSAU607 error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAU607 error and ensure that the hierarchy information for the basic characteristic is set correctly. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.