How To Fix RSBPCW_EXCEPTION069 - Hierarchy &1 does not exist for key date &3 in characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Hierarchy &1 does not exist for key date &3 in characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCW_EXCEPTION069 - Hierarchy &1 does not exist for key date &3 in characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCW_EXCEPTION069 indicates that a hierarchy specified for a particular characteristic does not exist for the given key date. This error typically occurs in the context of Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or when working with BW (Business Warehouse) hierarchies.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The hierarchy for the specified characteristic is not defined or has been deleted.
  Key Date Issue: The key date provided does not correspond to any existing hierarchy version. Hierarchies can be time-dependent, and if the key date falls outside the range of valid dates for the hierarchy, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Characteristic: The characteristic specified may not be correctly set up or may not have any associated hierarchies.
  Data Load Issues: If the data load process did not complete successfully, it might lead to inconsistencies in the hierarchy data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for BW) and verify that the hierarchy for the specified characteristic exists.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is active and correctly defined for the key date in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Key Date:
  
  Check the key date being used in the process. Ensure that it falls within the valid range of the hierarchy.
  If the hierarchy is time-dependent, make sure that the key date is within the active period of the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Update or Create Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy does not exist, you may need to create it or update the existing hierarchy to include the necessary nodes for the specified characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly configured in the InfoObject settings and that it is linked to the appropriate hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the error occurs during a data load or planning process, check for any inconsistencies in the data. You may need to reprocess the data load or planning sequence.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of BPC or BW you are using, as there may be additional considerations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance)
  RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  BPC Configuration: Review the BPC configuration settings to ensure that all necessary hierarchies are properly set up for planning and reporting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.