How To Fix RSBPCA_EXCEPTION018 - Member &1 does not exist in hierarchy &2 for InfoObject &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCA_EXCEPTION -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Member &1 does not exist in hierarchy &2 for InfoObject &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION018 - Member &1 does not exist in hierarchy &2 for InfoObject &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION018 indicates that a specific member (or node) does not exist in the specified hierarchy for a given InfoObject. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with hierarchies in queries or reports.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Member: The member specified in the error message is not present in the hierarchy defined for the InfoObject. This could be due to:
  
  The member was deleted or not loaded into the hierarchy.
  The hierarchy is not properly maintained or updated.
  The member is misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the query or report.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Not Active: The hierarchy might not be active or might not be assigned to the InfoObject.
  
  
  Data Load Issues: There may have been issues during the data load process that prevented the member from being loaded into the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy: 
  
  Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for Hierarchy Maintenance) and verify if the member exists in the specified hierarchy.
  If the member is missing, you may need to add it back to the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Verify InfoObject: 
  
  Check the InfoObject definition to ensure that the hierarchy is correctly assigned to it.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Load: 
  
  If the member should exist but does not, check the data load process to ensure that it completed successfully and that there were no errors during the load.
  Re-run the data load if necessary.
  
  
  
  Query Design: 
  
  Review the query or report design to ensure that the member is correctly referenced. Check for any typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Activation: 
  
  If the hierarchy was recently created or modified, ensure that it has been activated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSH1: Hierarchy Maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench (for checking data loads)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing hierarchies and InfoObjects in BW.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.