How To Fix RSPLS616 - Hierarchy &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS - General Messages

• Message number: 616

• Message text: Hierarchy &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS616 - Hierarchy &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS616 indicates that a specified hierarchy does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with queries, hierarchies, or InfoObjects that reference a hierarchy that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Not Created: The hierarchy you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the hierarchy reference.
  Deleted Hierarchy: The hierarchy may have been deleted or is no longer active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system and check if the hierarchy exists.
  Use transaction code RSH1 to view the hierarchies associated with the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Create or Recreate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code RSH1 or through the relevant modeling tools in SAP BW.
  
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Name:
  
  Ensure that the name of the hierarchy you are referencing in your query or report is correct and matches the name 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 authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the hierarchy was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject:
  
  Sometimes, re-activating the InfoObject associated with the hierarchy can resolve issues. You can do this in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSH1: Hierarchy maintenance.
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench for modeling and managing InfoObjects and hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing hierarchies in BW.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSPLS616 error and implement the appropriate solution.