How To Fix RSR_WWW013 - Hierarchical context menu has specified an invalid hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSR_WWW - Web Framework Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Hierarchical context menu has specified an invalid hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSR_WWW013 - Hierarchical context menu has specified an invalid hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message RSR_WWW013 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchical context menu in a report or query, specifically that it has specified an invalid hierarchy. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with queries that involve hierarchies.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Hierarchy Definition: The hierarchy defined in the query may not exist or may have been deleted or modified.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source for the hierarchy may be corrupted or not properly configured.
  Query Configuration: The query may be incorrectly configured, leading to references to non-existent or invalid hierarchies.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Verify that the hierarchy exists in the InfoObject and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is active and has not been deleted or deactivated.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have access to the hierarchy and the associated InfoObjects.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Source:
  
  Check the data source for the hierarchy to ensure it is correctly configured and not corrupted.
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench and validate the InfoObjects and hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure the Query:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and check the settings related to the hierarchy.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is correctly assigned to the relevant characteristics in the query.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues with the transport.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is corrupted, consider rebuilding it from scratch or restoring it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSO2: Hierarchy Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on hierarchies in BW/BI for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSR_WWW013 error message in SAP.