How To Fix RSPLS473 - Cannot find variable &1 for hierarchy key date in relationship &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS - General Messages

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Cannot find variable &1 for hierarchy key date in relationship &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS473 - Cannot find variable &1 for hierarchy key date in relationship &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS473 indicates that the system cannot find a variable for a specific hierarchy key date in a relationship. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with queries, variables, or hierarchies in the context of planning or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variable Definition: The variable specified in the error message (&1) may not be defined in the system or may not be correctly linked to the hierarchy key date in the relationship (&2).
  Incorrect Hierarchy Key Date: The hierarchy key date may not be valid or may not correspond to the expected values in the data model.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects, hierarchies, or relationships, may lead to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the variable or hierarchy can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check the definition of the variable (&1) in the relevant InfoObject or query.
  Ensure that the variable is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Key Date:
  
  Check the hierarchy key date used in the relationship (&2) to ensure it is valid and corresponds to the expected values.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is correctly set up and that the key date is available in the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Review Relationships:
  
  Examine the relationships in the data model to ensure that they are correctly defined and that the variable is properly linked to the hierarchy key date.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Model Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, review those changes to ensure they have not affected the variable or hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variable and hierarchy. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust the Variable:
  
  If the variable is missing or incorrectly defined, consider recreating it or adjusting its properties to ensure it aligns with the hierarchy key date.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects, RSRT (Query Monitor) to test queries, and RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance) to manage InfoObjects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on variables, hierarchies, and relationships in SAP BW.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.