How To Fix RSM175 - Invalid entry, hierarchy &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Invalid entry, hierarchy &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM175 - Invalid entry, hierarchy &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSM175, which states "Invalid entry, hierarchy &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an attempt to access a hierarchy that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Hierarchy: The hierarchy specified in the query or report does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the hierarchy name or the hierarchy not being created yet.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Data Source Issues: The data source or InfoObject associated with the hierarchy may not be properly configured or may have been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Name: Verify that the hierarchy name specified in the query or report is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  Hierarchy Existence: Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for Hierarchy Maintenance) and check if the hierarchy exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  Transport Check: If the hierarchy was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Data Source Configuration: Verify that the data source or InfoObject related to the hierarchy is correctly configured and active. If it has been deleted or deactivated, you may need to restore it.
  Rebuild Hierarchy: If the hierarchy is corrupted or not functioning as expected, consider rebuilding it from scratch.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSH1: Hierarchy Maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing hierarchies in BW/BI.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.