How To Fix RSBPCW_EXCEPTION065 - Hierarchy &1 does not exist in characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCW_EXCEPTION - BPC: Work Status Message Class

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Hierarchy &1 does not exist in characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCW_EXCEPTION065 - Hierarchy &1 does not exist in characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCW_EXCEPTION065 indicates that a hierarchy specified for a characteristic does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) hierarchies.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The specified hierarchy for the characteristic is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Name: The name of the hierarchy provided in the configuration or data input may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Hierarchy Not Activated: The hierarchy may exist but is not activated or available for use in the current context.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the hierarchy is being pulled may not be correctly set up or may not include the required hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP BW transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the InfoObject that corresponds to the characteristic in question.
  Check if the hierarchy is defined under the "Hierarchies" tab.
  
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Name:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy name used in your configuration or data input matches exactly with the name defined in the system, including case sensitivity.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy exists but is not activated, activate it. This can usually be done in the hierarchy maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source:
  
  Ensure that the data source from which the hierarchy is being referenced is correctly set up and includes the necessary hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Review BPC Configuration:
  
  If you are using BPC, check the BPC configuration settings to ensure that the hierarchy is correctly mapped and available for the planning or consolidation process.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSCUSTV10 (Customizing BW), and BPC-specific transaction codes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for BW and BPC regarding hierarchy management and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.