How To Fix RSPLS_CR004 - No target in hierarchy '&2' for source characteristic value '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No target in hierarchy '&2' for source characteristic value '&1'

What causes this issue?

You are using a hierarchy with technical name '&V2&' in the
characteristic relationships for InfoCube '&V4&'. You want to perform
a derivation with characteristic value '&V1&'. However, the target
characteristic '&V3&' is not included in the path between node '&V1&'
and the root node.

System Response

The system cannot perform derivation.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, modify the hierarchy.

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_CR004 - No target in hierarchy '&2' for source characteristic value '&1' ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS_CR004 indicates that there is no target in the hierarchy for a specified source characteristic value. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with hierarchies in the context of data modeling or reporting.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Node: The target hierarchy does not contain a node that corresponds to the source characteristic value specified in the error message.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with the mapping between the source characteristic and the target hierarchy.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may not have the necessary relationships defined in the hierarchy.
  Hierarchy Not Activated: The hierarchy might not be activated or properly maintained in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPLS_CR004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Structure:
  
  Verify that the target hierarchy is correctly defined and that it includes the necessary nodes for the source characteristic values.
  Use transaction code RSH1 to check the hierarchy and ensure that the required nodes exist.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping:
  
  Check the mapping configuration between the source characteristic and the target hierarchy. Ensure that the mapping is correctly set up in the relevant InfoObject or transformation.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being loaded or processed to ensure that it contains the expected values and that these values correspond to the nodes in the target hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is not activated, activate it using transaction code RSH1 or through the relevant hierarchy maintenance transaction.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that any recent changes to the hierarchy or data model have been properly updated and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSH1: Hierarchy maintenance.
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench for checking InfoObjects and transformations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSPLS_CR004 error in your SAP BW environment.