How To Fix RSRB1208 - Cannot sort hierarchy for &1 without active hierachy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRB1 -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Cannot sort hierarchy for &1 without active hierachy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRB1208 - Cannot sort hierarchy for &1 without active hierachy ?

  The SAP error message RSRB1208, which states "Cannot sort hierarchy for &1 without active hierarchy," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with hierarchies in InfoObjects. This error indicates that the system is trying to sort or process a hierarchy that is not currently active or available.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Hierarchy: The hierarchy associated with the InfoObject is not active. This can happen if the hierarchy has not been activated after being created or modified.
  Missing Hierarchy Assignment: The InfoObject may not have a hierarchy assigned to it, or the hierarchy may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the way the InfoObject is configured, leading to the hierarchy not being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for Hierarchy Maintenance).
  Check if the hierarchy for the InfoObject is active. If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy is correctly assigned to the InfoObject. You can do this in the InfoObject maintenance (transaction RSD1).
  Verify that the hierarchy is correctly defined and linked to the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is corrupted or not functioning as expected, consider rebuilding it. This may involve deleting the existing hierarchy and creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Issues:
  
  Ensure that the data in the InfoObject is consistent and that there are no issues with the underlying data model that could affect the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, ensure that all necessary objects and dependencies were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSH1: Hierarchy Maintenance
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing hierarchies in BW and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  
  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 RSRB1208 error and ensure that the hierarchy is active and functioning correctly in your SAP BW environment.