How To Fix RSEC204 - No additional values available in the hierarchy


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RSEC -

  • Message number: 204

  • Message text: No additional values available in the hierarchy

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  • What causes this issue?

    No more data could be found for the hierarchy.
    For example you tried to expand the hierarchy further, but no nodes or
    leaves were found underneath.
    It may be that you do not have authorization for this part of the
    hierarchy.

    System Response

    The nodes are not expanded any further.

    How to fix this error?

    Check your authorizations.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC204 - No additional values available in the hierarchy ?

    The SAP error message RSEC204, which states "No additional values available in the hierarchy," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with hierarchies in InfoObjects or when trying to analyze data that relies on hierarchical structures.

    Cause:

    1. Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy may not be properly configured or may not contain the expected values. This can happen if the hierarchy is incomplete or if the nodes are not properly defined.
    2. Data Availability: There may be no data available for the specific hierarchy node you are trying to access. This can occur if the data has not been loaded or if the data is filtered out based on the selection criteria.
    3. Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain nodes in the hierarchy.
    4. Incorrect Query Design: The query might be designed in a way that does not align with the available data in the hierarchy.

    Solution:

    1. Check Hierarchy Configuration:

      • Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for InfoObjects) and verify that the hierarchy is correctly set up and contains the necessary nodes and values.
      • Ensure that the hierarchy is active and that the nodes are properly assigned.
    2. Data Load Verification:

      • Check if the data has been successfully loaded into the InfoProvider. You can do this by running a data preview or checking the data load logs.
      • If data is missing, ensure that the data extraction process is functioning correctly and that the relevant data is being loaded.
    3. Authorization Check:

      • Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy and the data associated with it. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
    4. Query Design Review:

      • Review the query design in the BEx Query Designer to ensure that it is correctly set up to pull data from the hierarchy. Check the filters and selections to ensure they are not overly restrictive.
    5. Hierarchy Node Selection:

      • If you are trying to access a specific node in the hierarchy, ensure that the node exists and is not a leaf node without any children.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance), RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), and RSRT (Query Monitor) for troubleshooting.
    • SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
    • Documentation: Review SAP documentation on hierarchies in BW/BI for best practices and configuration guidelines.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSEC204 error and implement the appropriate solution.

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