How To Fix RSDDTPS_HIER001 - No hierarchies need indexing in the current selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDDTPS_HIER -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No hierarchies need indexing in the current selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDDTPS_HIER001 - No hierarchies need indexing in the current selection ?

  The SAP error message RSDDTPS_HIER001 ("No hierarchies need indexing in the current selection") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to index hierarchies for a characteristic, but there are no hierarchies that require indexing based on the current selection criteria.
  Cause:
  
  No Hierarchies Defined: The characteristic you are trying to index may not have any hierarchies defined.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may not match any existing hierarchies. For example, if you are trying to index a specific hierarchy that does not exist or is not active.
  Hierarchy Status: The hierarchies may be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  Data Source Issues: There may be issues with the data source or the way the data is being loaded into the InfoObject.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchies: Verify that the characteristic has hierarchies defined. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools and checking the hierarchy settings.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using for indexing are correct and that they correspond to the hierarchies that exist.
  Activate Hierarchies: If the hierarchies are inactive, activate them. You can do this in the hierarchy maintenance screen.
  Rebuild Index: If you have made changes to the hierarchies, try to rebuild the index for the characteristic. This can often resolve issues related to outdated or incorrect indexing.
  Check Data Load: Ensure that the data load process is functioning correctly and that the data is being loaded into the InfoObject as expected.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for any specific guidance related to your version of SAP BW.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and hierarchies.
  Hierarchy Maintenance: Use transaction RSH1 to maintain hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.