How To Fix RSPLS_CR001 - No active version available of hierarchy' &1' for characteristic '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS_CR - Messages on Characteristic Relationships/Data Slices

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No active version available of hierarchy' &1' for characteristic '&2'

What causes this issue?

You are using a hierarchy with the technical name '&V1&' for InfoObject
'&V2&' in a characteristic relationship for InfoCube '&V3&' in step
'&V4&'. However, this hierarchy is not available in an active version.

System Response

The system cannot use characteristic relationships for InfoCube '&V3&'.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the hierarchy '&V1&' for InfoObject '&V2&' exists in an
active version. Activate the hierarchy or create it.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS_CR001 - No active version available of hierarchy' &1' for characteristic '&2' ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS_CR001 indicates that there is no active version available for a specified hierarchy associated with a characteristic in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a query or report that relies on a hierarchy that is not currently active or has not been defined properly.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Hierarchy: The hierarchy for the specified characteristic is not active. This can happen if the hierarchy has been created but not activated.
  Missing Version: The version of the hierarchy you are trying to use is not available. This could be due to the hierarchy being deleted or not yet created.
  Incorrect Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message may not be linked to any active hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for Hierarchy Maintenance).
  Check if the hierarchy for the specified characteristic is active. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Versions:
  
  Ensure that the correct version of the hierarchy is available and active. You can check this in the hierarchy maintenance screen.
  If necessary, create a new version of the hierarchy and activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic in question is correctly assigned to the hierarchy. You can check this in the characteristic settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the hierarchy was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were transported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is corrupted or missing, you may need to recreate it.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy and the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSH1: Hierarchy Maintenance
  RSH2: Hierarchy Display
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench (to check InfoObjects and their hierarchies)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing hierarchies in BW.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSPLS_CR001 error and ensure that the necessary hierarchies are active and available for your queries.