How To Fix RSRTS_CDS197 - Hierarchy display settings ignored; no display hierarchy active for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRTS_CDS - Messages Transient CDS Queries

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Hierarchy display settings ignored; no display hierarchy active for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRTS_CDS197 - Hierarchy display settings ignored; no display hierarchy active for &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSRTS_CDS197 indicates that there is an issue with the display hierarchy settings in the context of a query or report that uses a Core Data Services (CDS) view. The message specifically states that the hierarchy display settings are ignored because there is no active display hierarchy for the specified object (indicated by &1).
  Cause:
  
  No Active Hierarchy: The most common cause of this error is that the query or report is trying to use a hierarchy for display purposes, but there is no active hierarchy defined for the characteristic or dimension in question.
  Hierarchy Not Assigned: The hierarchy may not be assigned to the InfoObject or the CDS view being used.
  Incorrect Query Settings: The query settings may not be configured correctly to utilize the hierarchy.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model or the way the hierarchy is defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system and check if a hierarchy is assigned to it. If not, you may need to create or assign a hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchy:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy is activated and available for use. Sometimes, hierarchies need to be activated after creation or modification.
  
  
  
  Review Query Settings:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and check the properties related to hierarchies. Ensure that the correct hierarchy is selected for the relevant characteristic.
  Make sure that the "Display Hierarchy" option is enabled in the query properties.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model:
  
  Review the CDS view or the underlying data model to ensure that it is correctly set up to support hierarchies. This includes checking the relationships and associations defined in the CDS view.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Hierarchies:
  
  If multiple hierarchies are available, try switching to a different hierarchy to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on working with hierarchies in CDS views and queries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSRT (Query Monitor) for managing and troubleshooting queries and hierarchies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSRTS_CDS197 error message.