How To Fix RSRV152 - Characteristic &1 supports no hierarchies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Characteristic &1 supports no hierarchies

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& does not support hieararchies.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to create hierearchies for this charcteristic, do this in
the InfoObject maintenance. Choose:
Transaction <SE><AB>RSA1 -> InfoObjects -> tabstrip <ZK>Hierarchy
</></></>
Transaction <AB>RSD1 -> </><SE><AB> tabstrip <ZK>Hierarchy</></>
</>
Set the indicator <SE><AB><ZK>With Hierarchies</></></>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV152 - Characteristic &1 supports no hierarchies ?

  The SAP error message RSRV152, which states "Characteristic &1 supports no hierarchies," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to use a characteristic that is not configured to support hierarchies.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic in question (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not set up to support hierarchies in the InfoObject definition. This can happen if the characteristic is defined as a simple attribute without any hierarchical structure.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not have been properly defined to include hierarchies for that characteristic.
  Incorrect Usage: You may be trying to use a characteristic in a context (like a query or report) that expects it to have a hierarchy, but it does not.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1).
  Find the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Check the settings for the characteristic to see if the "Hierarchy" option is enabled. If it is not, you may need to adjust the settings to allow for hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Create Hierarchies:
  
  If the characteristic is supposed to have hierarchies, you may need to create them. This can be done in the hierarchy maintenance area (transaction code RSH1).
  Define the hierarchy structure and assign the characteristic to it.
  
  
  
  Adjust Queries:
  
  If you are using the characteristic in a query, ensure that the query is not expecting a hierarchy if the characteristic does not support it.
  Modify the query to remove any references to hierarchies for that characteristic.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment properly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoObjects and hierarchy management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance.
  RSH1: Hierarchy maintenance.
  RSRV: Transaction for checking and repairing inconsistencies in the BW system.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSRV152 error and ensure that your characteristics are properly configured to support hierarchies as needed.