How To Fix RSMPC106 - Hierarchy ID &1 does not exist. It will be removed from the variants.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMPC - Messages for Process Chains of Generic Processes

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Hierarchy ID &1 does not exist. It will be removed from the variants.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMPC106 - Hierarchy ID &1 does not exist. It will be removed from the variants. ?

  The SAP error message RSMPC106 indicates that a specific hierarchy ID referenced in a variant does not exist in the system. This typically occurs in the context of reporting or planning functions where hierarchies are used to structure data.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Hierarchy: The hierarchy ID may have been deleted or is no longer active in the system.
  Incorrect Hierarchy ID: The hierarchy ID specified in the variant may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Hierarchy ID: Check if the hierarchy ID exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for InfoObjects).
  Recreate or Activate Hierarchy: If the hierarchy has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or activate it if it is inactive.
  Correct the Variant: If the hierarchy ID is incorrect, update the variant to reference the correct hierarchy ID.
  Check Transport Requests: If the hierarchy was supposed to be transported, ensure that the transport request includes the hierarchy and that it has been successfully imported into the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance) and RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance) to manage hierarchies and variants.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on managing hierarchies and variants in your specific SAP module (e.g., BW, BI).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSMPC106 error and ensure that your variants are correctly configured with valid hierarchy IDs.