How To Fix RSM666 - No selected hierarchy exists

RSM666 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 666

• Message text: No selected hierarchy exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM666 - No selected hierarchy exists ?

  The SAP error message "RSM666 No selected hierarchy exists" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user attempts to execute a query or report that requires a specific hierarchy, but that hierarchy is not available or has not been defined for the selected characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The hierarchy that the query is trying to access has not been created or activated in the InfoObject.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be designed to use a hierarchy that is not applicable to the selected data or InfoObject.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not have the necessary hierarchy information loaded or available.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  Hierarchy Not Assigned: The hierarchy might not be assigned to the InfoObject in the data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1) and check if the