How To Fix RSBPCA_EXCEPTION209 - For InfoObject &1, hierarchy &2 version &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCA_EXCEPTION -

• Message number: 209

• Message text: For InfoObject &1, hierarchy &2 version &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION209 - For InfoObject &1, hierarchy &2 version &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION209 indicates that a specific hierarchy version for an InfoObject does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to access or manipulate a hierarchy that has not been defined or is not available in the specified version.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Hierarchy: The hierarchy you are trying to access for the specified InfoObject does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Version: The version of the hierarchy you are trying to use is not available or has not been activated.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoObject definitions may have led to the hierarchy being deleted or renamed.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools and check if the hierarchy for the specified InfoObject exists.
  Use transaction RSH1 to view the hierarchies for the InfoObject and confirm that the hierarchy and version you are trying to access are present.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy exists but is not activated, activate it. You can do this in the hierarchy maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Correct Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct version of the hierarchy. If you are unsure, check the available versions in the hierarchy maintenance.
  
  
  
  Recreate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy does not exist, you may need to recreate it. This can be done using transaction RSH1 or through the BW modeling tools.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the hierarchy was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that they were completed successfully.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or change logs related to the InfoObject and hierarchy to understand if any changes were made that could have affected its availability.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSH1: Hierarchy maintenance for InfoObjects.
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench, where you can manage InfoObjects and hierarchies.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  BW Version: Ensure that you are working with the correct version of SAP BW, as different versions may have different functionalities or bugs related to hierarchies.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.