How To Fix RSRTS_CDS235 - &2 (as argument of function &1) needs to have display hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRTS_CDS - Messages Transient CDS Queries

• Message number: 235

• Message text: &2 (as argument of function &1) needs to have display hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRTS_CDS235 - &2 (as argument of function &1) needs to have display hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message RSRTS_CDS235 indicates that a characteristic or key figure in a query (specifically in a CDS view or an InfoProvider) is expected to have a display hierarchy defined, but it does not. This error typically occurs when you are trying to execute a query that requires a hierarchy for a specific characteristic, but the hierarchy is either not defined or not activated.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Display Hierarchy: The characteristic in question does not have a display hierarchy assigned to it.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query might be designed to use a hierarchy that is not available or not properly configured.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source (like a CDS view or an InfoProvider) may not have the necessary hierarchy defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Display Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the relevant characteristic in the SAP BW or SAP HANA model.
  Create or assign a display hierarchy to the characteristic. This can usually be done in the modeling tools of SAP BW or HANA Studio.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer.
  Verify that the characteristic is correctly set up to use a hierarchy.
  If the characteristic is not supposed to use a hierarchy, adjust the query design accordingly.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Source:
  
  Ensure that the data source (CDS view or InfoProvider) is correctly configured and that it includes the necessary hierarchy.
  If you are using a CDS view, check the definition to ensure that it includes the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Query:
  
  After making changes, re-activate the query and test it again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for information on how to create and manage hierarchies in your specific version of SAP BW or HANA.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSRTS_CDS235 error and successfully execute your query.