How To Fix RSCRM252 - RSCRM (&1 on &2) does not support display hierarchies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRM - RSCRM: Messages

• Message number: 252

• Message text: RSCRM (&1 on &2) does not support display hierarchies

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRM252 - RSCRM (&1 on &2) does not support display hierarchies ?

  The SAP error message RSCRM252 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) on a certain InfoObject (denoted as &2) does not support the display of hierarchies. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to display data in a hierarchy format, but the characteristic in question is not configured to support this feature.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic you are trying to use does not have hierarchy support enabled. This can happen if the characteristic is not defined as a hierarchy-enabled characteristic in the InfoObject settings.
  Data Model Limitations: The data model or the specific InfoProvider you are using may not support hierarchies for that characteristic.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query you are trying to execute may be incorrectly designed, attempting to use a hierarchy where it is not applicable.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSA1).
  Find the characteristic (InfoObject) in question and check its properties.
  Ensure that the "Hierarchy" option is enabled for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Hierarchies:
  
  If the characteristic does not have any hierarchies defined, you may need to create a hierarchy for it.
  Use the hierarchy maintenance tools in SAP BW to create a new hierarchy or assign existing hierarchies to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer (transaction code RSRT or BEx Query Designer).
  Check if the characteristic is being used in a way that requires hierarchy support. If not, consider redesigning the query to avoid using hierarchies for that characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check InfoProvider:
  
  Ensure that the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DSO) you are using supports hierarchies for the characteristic in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any additional configuration steps or limitations regarding hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on SAP BW hierarchy management for a deeper understanding of how to work with hierarchies in your data models.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSCRM252 error and successfully work with hierarchies in your SAP BW environment.