How To Fix RSEC274 - No hierarchy present

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 274

• Message text: No hierarchy present

What causes this issue?

No hierarchies are defined on this characteristic. If you want to create
hierarchy authorizations for reporting, you have to first create a
hierarchy on the characteristic.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC274 - No hierarchy present ?

  The SAP error message RSEC274 ("No hierarchy present") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a query or report is trying to access a hierarchy that does not exist or is not available in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing data, incorrect settings, or issues with the hierarchy configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The hierarchy that the query is trying to access has not been created or is not available in the InfoObject.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Assignment: The hierarchy might not be assigned correctly to the InfoObject or the query.
  Data Issues: The data source may not have been loaded correctly, leading to the absence of the hierarchy.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the hierarchy.
  Query Design Issues: The query might be incorrectly designed, leading to references to non-existent hierarchies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system and verify if the hierarchy is defined and active.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is assigned to the InfoObject correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Load Verification:
  
  Check if the data load process has been executed successfully. If not, run the data load process to ensure that the hierarchy data is available.
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to monitor data loads and check for errors.
  
  
  
  Query Design Review:
  
  Review the query design in the BEx Query Designer to ensure that the hierarchy is being referenced correctly.
  Make sure that the hierarchy node is included in the query structure.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Activation:
  
  If the hierarchy has been recently created or modified, ensure that it has been activated. Sometimes, changes require activation to be reflected in reports.
  
  
  
  Testing with Different Users:
  
  If possible, test the query with different user accounts to determine if the issue is user-specific.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRV: Query Monitor for checking query performance and issues
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on hierarchies and InfoObjects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation, as they may have access to logs and additional tools to diagnose the issue.