How To Fix RSO_RES_QMSGS081 - Requested hierarchy is not available: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_QMSGS - Messages directly related to Query Designer.

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Requested hierarchy is not available: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS081 - Requested hierarchy is not available: &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS081 indicates that a requested hierarchy is not available in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of reporting or data extraction when the system cannot find the specified hierarchy for a characteristic or dimension.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Not Defined: The hierarchy you are trying to access has not been defined in the system.
  Hierarchy Not Active: The hierarchy exists but is not active or has been deactivated.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Name: There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the hierarchy name in your query or report.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSH1 for creating hierarchies) and verify that the hierarchy exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is defined but not active, activate it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., RSH1 or RSH2).
  
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the hierarchy in your query or report to ensure it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is corrupted or missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSH1: Create Hierarchy
  RSH2: Change Hierarchy
  RSH3: Display Hierarchy
  
  
  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 your specific SAP module (e.g., BW, BI).
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.