How To Fix RSDTM197 - No characteristic "&1" found with hierarchies in output for setting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 197

• Message text: No characteristic "&1" found with hierarchies in output for setting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDTM197 - No characteristic "&1" found with hierarchies in output for setting ?

  The SAP error message RSDTM197 indicates that a characteristic specified in a query or report does not have any hierarchies associated with it in the context of the output settings. This can occur in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environments when working with queries in BEx (Business Explorer) or similar reporting tools.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchies: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have any hierarchies defined in the InfoObject settings.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be designed to use a characteristic that is not properly configured or does not exist in the data model.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as the deletion of hierarchies or modifications to InfoObjects, can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the hierarchies associated with the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchies:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1) for the characteristic mentioned in the error message.
  Verify if hierarchies are defined for that characteristic. If not, you may need to create or activate hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the BEx Query Designer and check the settings for the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly included in the query and that it is set to display hierarchies if required.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Adjust the Query:
  
  If the characteristic is not needed, consider removing it from the query.
  If it is needed, ensure that the correct hierarchy is selected in the query properties.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchies for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects (including hierarchies) were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSRT: Query execution
  RSO2: Hierarchy maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSDTM197 error and implement the appropriate solution.