How To Fix RSDTM125 - No external hierarchy "&1" found (Qu: "&2", IS "&3").

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 125

• Message text: No external hierarchy "&1" found (Qu: "&2", IS "&3").

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDTM125 - No external hierarchy "&1" found (Qu: "&2", IS "&3"). ?

  The SAP error message RSDTM125 indicates that the system is unable to find the specified external hierarchy. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with InfoObjects and their hierarchies.
  Cause:
  The error message "No external hierarchy '&1' found (Qu: '&2', IS '&3')" can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The specified external hierarchy does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created or activated.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Name: The name of the hierarchy being referenced may be misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the hierarchy is being pulled may not be correctly configured or may not contain the expected hierarchy.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDTM125 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Existence:
  
  Check if the external hierarchy exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools and checking the hierarchy settings.
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Name:
  
  Ensure that the name of the hierarchy being referenced in the error message is correct. Look for any typos or formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source Configuration:
  
  If the hierarchy is supposed to come from a data source, ensure that the data source is correctly configured and that it includes the expected hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper access rights.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported, ensure that it has been properly activated in the target system. You may need to re-import or activate the transport request.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to analyze the InfoObject and hierarchy settings further. You can also check the logs for more detailed error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to RSDTM125 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing hierarchies in BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSDTM125 error in your SAP BW environment.