How To Fix RSDTM110 - Description missing for external hierarchy "&1" (Qu: "&2", IS: "&3").

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 110

• Message text: Description missing for external hierarchy "&1" (Qu: "&2", IS: "&3").

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDTM110 - Description missing for external hierarchy "&1" (Qu: "&2", IS: "&3"). ?

  The SAP error message RSDTM110 indicates that there is a missing description for an external hierarchy in the context of a query. This error typically arises in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a query is trying to access a characteristic or hierarchy that does not have a corresponding description in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the external hierarchy referenced in the query does not have a description defined in the system.
  Data Source Issues: There may be issues with the data source or the way the hierarchy is being loaded or maintained.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing descriptions.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the descriptions of certain hierarchies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Definitions: Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for Hierarchy Maintenance) and check if the hierarchy in question has a description defined. If not, add the necessary descriptions.
  Re-activate the InfoObject: If the hierarchy is defined but still shows the error, try re-activating the InfoObject associated with the hierarchy. This can sometimes resolve inconsistencies.
  Data Load: Ensure that the data load process for the InfoObject is completed successfully. If there are issues with the data load, resolve them and reload the data.
  Check Transport Requests: If the hierarchy was transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and transported correctly.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy and its descriptions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance), RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), and RSRT (Query Monitor) to investigate and manage hierarchies and queries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on managing hierarchies and InfoObjects in BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSDTM110 error message.