How To Fix RSPLPPM116 - Cannot find hierarchy &1 (version &2) with characteristic &3

RSPLPPM116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLPPM - Message Class for Package RSPLPPM

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Cannot find hierarchy &1 (version &2) with characteristic &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLPPM116 - Cannot find hierarchy &1 (version &2) with characteristic &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSPLPPM116 indicates that the system is unable to find a specific hierarchy for a given characteristic and version. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with planning functions or queries that rely on specific hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The specified hierarchy does not exist in the system for the given characteristic and version.
  Incorrect Version: The version specified in the error message may not be valid or may not have been activated.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the way hierarchies are defined in the InfoObject.
  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 activated or may be missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPLPPM116 error, you can take