How To Fix RSDDTPS_HIER004 - Hierarchy settings saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDDTPS_HIER -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Hierarchy settings saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDDTPS_HIER004 - Hierarchy settings saved ?

  The SAP error message RSDDTPS_HIER004, which states "Hierarchy settings saved," typically indicates that there is an issue related to the hierarchy settings in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This message is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message that indicates that the hierarchy settings have been saved successfully. However, if you are encountering issues related to this message, it may be due to the following causes and solutions:
  Possible Causes:
  
  Hierarchy Configuration Issues: There may be problems with how the hierarchy is configured, such as missing nodes or incorrect relationships between nodes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the hierarchy settings.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the hierarchy is based on, leading to issues when trying to save or modify the hierarchy.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues in the BW system that are causing the message to appear.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Review the hierarchy settings in the SAP BW system to ensure that all nodes are correctly defined and that there are no missing or incorrectly linked nodes.
  Use transaction codes like RSD1 (InfoObject maintenance) to check the hierarchy settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the hierarchy settings. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the data that the hierarchy is based on. This can help identify any issues that may be causing the hierarchy to not function as expected.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate any underlying technical issues that may be affecting the hierarchy settings.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to hierarchy settings in your version of SAP BW.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSD1 (for InfoObject maintenance), RSD2 (for InfoProvider maintenance), and RSD3 (for hierarchy maintenance).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation and guides on hierarchy management in BW for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If you provide more context about the specific issue you are facing, I can offer more tailored advice.