How To Fix RSM872 - Hierarchy & has been marked for activation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 872

• Message text: Hierarchy & has been marked for activation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM872 - Hierarchy & has been marked for activation ?

  The SAP error message RSM872 indicates that a hierarchy has been marked for activation but has not yet been activated. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or other hierarchical structures.
  Cause:
  
  Pending Activation: The hierarchy has been created or modified but has not been activated. In SAP BW, changes to hierarchies need to be activated before they can be used in reporting or other processes.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from one system to another, it might be in a state that requires activation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (usually RSH1 for Hierarchy maintenance).
  Find the hierarchy that is marked for activation.
  Select the hierarchy and choose the option to activate it.
  Confirm the activation process.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the hierarchy was transported, ensure that the transport request has been properly imported and that all necessary objects are included.
  You may need to re-import the transport request or manually activate the hierarchy in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to activate hierarchies. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  If activation fails, check for any error messages or logs that may provide more details on why the activation is not proceeding.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSH1: Hierarchy maintenance.
  RSH2: Hierarchy display.
  RSH3: Hierarchy deletion.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing hierarchies in BW.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to hierarchy activation.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP BW team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM872 error and successfully activate the hierarchy.