How To Fix RSPLS622 - Cannot find hierarchy &1 for key date &2 of &3 characteristic in sel. &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS - General Messages

• Message number: 622

• Message text: Cannot find hierarchy &1 for key date &2 of &3 characteristic in sel. &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS622 - Cannot find hierarchy &1 for key date &2 of &3 characteristic in sel. &4 ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS622 indicates that the system is unable to find a specified hierarchy for a given key date and characteristic in a selection. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries, hierarchies, or data models.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The specified hierarchy for the characteristic does not exist in the system for the given key date.
  Incorrect Key Date: The key date provided may not correspond to any valid hierarchy version.
  Hierarchy Not Activated: The hierarchy might not be activated or might be in a state that prevents it from being used.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the way the characteristic is defined in the InfoObject.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence: Verify that the hierarchy exists for the specified characteristic and key date. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Review Key Date: Ensure that the key date you are using is correct and corresponds to a valid version of the hierarchy.
  Activate Hierarchy: If the hierarchy is not activated, activate it in the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1).
  Check Data Model: Review the data model and ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate hierarchy.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Rebuild Hierarchy: If the hierarchy is corrupted or not functioning as expected, consider rebuilding it or reloading the data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance) or RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage hierarchies and InfoObjects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on managing hierarchies and characteristics in BW/BI.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.