How To Fix RSBOLAP029 - Initial drill level of hierarchy &1 has invalid value &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBOLAP -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Initial drill level of hierarchy &1 has invalid value &2

What causes this issue?

The initial drill level of hierarchy &V1& in not in the valid range of
between 1 and 99.

System Response

The initial drill level is now reset to the default state of the
hierarchy in order to enable further processing of the current step.

How to fix this error?

Please select a value between 1 and 99 in order to prevent this from
happening again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBOLAP029 - Initial drill level of hierarchy &1 has invalid value &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSBOLAP029 indicates that there is an issue with the initial drill level of a hierarchy in an OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) context. Specifically, it suggests that the initial drill level specified for a hierarchy is invalid.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Level Specification: The error typically occurs when the initial drill level specified for a hierarchy does not exist or is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  The level number being out of range (e.g., specifying a level that does not exist in the hierarchy).
  The hierarchy itself being incorrectly defined or not activated.
  Changes in the hierarchy structure that have not been reflected in the settings.
  
  
  
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or hierarchy structure, the initial drill level may no longer correspond to a valid level.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the InfoObject or the hierarchy settings in the BW (Business Warehouse) system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition: Verify the hierarchy definition in the SAP BW system. Ensure that the levels are correctly defined and that the initial drill level specified exists.
  
  
  Adjust Initial Drill Level: If the initial drill level is incorrect, update it to a valid level. This can typically be done in the settings of the InfoObject or the query definition.
  
  
  Re-activate Hierarchy: If the hierarchy has been modified, consider re-activating it to ensure that all changes are applied correctly.
  
  
  Review Query Settings: If the error occurs in a specific query, check the query settings in the BEx Query Designer. Ensure that the initial drill level is set correctly.
  
  
  Check for Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that all related objects are updated and consistent.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the hierarchy and InfoObject settings.
  BEx Query Designer: Use the BEx Query Designer to review and modify queries that may be causing the error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSBOLAP029 error in your SAP BW environment.