How To Fix RSEC050 - Hierarchy &1 (version &2, key date &3) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Hierarchy &1 (version &2, key date &3) does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC050 - Hierarchy &1 (version &2, key date &3) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSEC050 indicates that a specific hierarchy does not exist in the system for the given version and key date. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to access or analyze data that relies on a specific hierarchy structure.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Not Created: The specified hierarchy has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Version or Key Date: The version or key date provided does not correspond to any existing hierarchy.
  Data Source Issues: The data source or InfoObject may not be properly configured or may not have the required hierarchies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence:
  
  Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for InfoObjects) and verify if the hierarchy exists for the specified version and key date.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., RSH1 for InfoObjects).
  If it exists but is not active for the specified version or key date, you may need to activate or update it.
  
  
  
  Verify Version and Key Date:
  
  Ensure that the version and key date you are using are correct and correspond to the existing hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific hierarchy and its configuration for any additional insights.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSH1: Hierarchy maintenance for InfoObjects.
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench for checking InfoProviders and hierarchies.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes related to RSEC050 for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSEC050 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.