How To Fix RSO_RES_QMSGS169 - No hierarchy assigned to characteristic &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 169

• Message text: No hierarchy assigned to characteristic &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS169 - No hierarchy assigned to characteristic &1. ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS169 indicates that there is no hierarchy assigned to a characteristic in a query or report. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with InfoObjects and queries that rely on hierarchies for data representation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Assignment: The characteristic in question does not have a hierarchy assigned to it. This can happen if the hierarchy was not created or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be designed to use a hierarchy that is not available for the characteristic.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects or InfoProviders, may lead to the loss of hierarchy assignments.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from one system to another, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Assignment:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1).
  Select the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Check if a hierarchy is assigned. If not, you can create a new hierarchy or assign an existing one.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Hierarchy:
  
  If a hierarchy does not exist, create a new hierarchy for the characteristic.
  If a hierarchy exists but is not assigned, assign it to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer (transaction code RSRQ).
  Check the properties of the characteristic in the query to ensure it is set to use a hierarchy.
  Adjust the query design if necessary to align with the available hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the hierarchy was included in the transport request.
  If it was not included, you may need to transport the hierarchy again.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject:
  
  Sometimes, re-activating the InfoObject can resolve issues related to hierarchy assignments. You can do this in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSRQ: Query Designer
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing hierarchies and InfoObjects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message RSO_RES_QMSGS169 and ensure that the characteristic has the necessary hierarchy assigned for your queries and reports.