How To Fix RSDDTPS_HIER131 - Obsolete hierarchy indexes found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDDTPS_HIER -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Obsolete hierarchy indexes found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDDTPS_HIER131 - Obsolete hierarchy indexes found ?

  The SAP error message RSDDTPS_HIER131 indicates that there are obsolete hierarchy indexes found in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with InfoObjects that have hierarchies. The presence of obsolete hierarchy indexes can lead to performance issues or inconsistencies in reporting.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  Deleted or Changed Hierarchies: If a hierarchy has been deleted or modified, the associated indexes may become obsolete.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model, such as changes to InfoObjects or InfoProviders, can lead to inconsistencies in hierarchy indexes.
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies in the data or if the hierarchy structure has been altered without proper updates to the indexes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDDTPS_HIER131 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Status:
  
  Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for hierarchies) and check the status of the hierarchies associated with the InfoObject in question.
  
  
  
  Delete Obsolete Indexes:
  
  Use transaction code RSD1 to navigate to the InfoObject and check for obsolete indexes. You can delete them if they are no longer needed.
  Alternatively, you can use the transaction RSD1 to manage the hierarchy and remove any obsolete entries.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Hierarchy Indexes:
  
  After deleting obsolete indexes, you may need to rebuild the hierarchy indexes. This can be done by using the RSD1 transaction and selecting the option to rebuild the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchies:
  
  If you have made changes to the hierarchy, ensure that you activate the hierarchy again to ensure that the changes are reflected in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on the data model to ensure that there are no other inconsistencies that could lead to similar issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If the changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are properly transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSH1: Hierarchy maintenance
  RSD2: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for best practices on managing hierarchies and indexes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDDTPS_HIER131 error and ensure that your hierarchy indexes are up to date and functioning correctly.