How To Fix RSDDTPS_HIER117 - No hierarchies to be indexed for InfoProvider &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDDTPS_HIER -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No hierarchies to be indexed for InfoProvider &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDDTPS_HIER117 - No hierarchies to be indexed for InfoProvider &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDDTPS_HIER117 indicates that there are no hierarchies available to be indexed for a specific InfoProvider. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to perform operations related to hierarchies, such as indexing or loading data.
  Cause:
  
  No Hierarchies Defined: The most common cause of this error is that there are no hierarchies defined for the characteristic in the InfoProvider you are working with.
  Inactive Hierarchies: The hierarchies that are defined may be inactive or not properly activated.
  Incorrect InfoProvider: The InfoProvider specified may not be the one that contains the hierarchies you expect.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoObjects may have led to the removal or deactivation of hierarchies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchies: 
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system and check if hierarchies are defined.
  Ensure that the hierarchies are active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchies:
  
  If hierarchies are defined but inactive, activate them. You can do this in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Review InfoProvider:
  
  Verify that you are working with the correct InfoProvider. Ensure that the InfoProvider you are trying to index actually has the hierarchies you need.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Index:
  
  If you have made changes to the hierarchies, you may need to rebuild the index for the InfoProvider. This can usually be done through the administration or data warehousing workbench.
  
  
  
  Check for Data:
  
  Ensure that there is data in the InfoProvider that corresponds to the hierarchies. If there is no data, the system may not be able to index the hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for more specific troubleshooting steps 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.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support Community: Consider reaching out to the SAP Community or forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDDTPS_HIER117 error and ensure that your hierarchies are properly indexed for the InfoProvider in question.