How To Fix RSPLF136 - Information about the hierarchy is expected:&1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLF - Planning Framework

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Information about the hierarchy is expected:&1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLF136 - Information about the hierarchy is expected:&1 ?

  The SAP error message RSPLF136, which states "Information about the hierarchy is expected: &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with hierarchies in queries or reports. This error indicates that the system is expecting information related to a hierarchy, but it is not available or not properly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Definition: The hierarchy that is expected in the query or report is not defined in the InfoObject or is not activated.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be designed to use a hierarchy that is not properly linked to the characteristic.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data in the InfoProvider, such as missing hierarchy nodes or incorrect data loading.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system and ensure that the hierarchy is defined and activated.
  If the hierarchy is missing, create or activate it as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and check if the hierarchy is correctly assigned to the characteristic.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is included in the query structure.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Check the data in the InfoProvider to ensure that all necessary hierarchy nodes are present.
  If there are issues with data loading, reprocess the data load to ensure that the hierarchy data is correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This can be done by checking the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query from scratch to ensure that all components are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and hierarchies, or RSRT (Query Monitor) to test queries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for detailed information on working with hierarchies and queries.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.