How To Fix RSRV155 - Hierarchy for the Entered Data Not Found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Hierarchy for the Entered Data Not Found

What causes this issue?

No hierarchy was found for the following data:
Characteristic name= &V1&
Hierarchy name = &V2&
Hierarchy version = &V3&
Date: Valid to = &V4&
Object version = 'A'

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV155 - Hierarchy for the Entered Data Not Found ?

  The SAP error message RSRV155, which states "Hierarchy for the entered data not found," typically occurs in the context of reporting or data analysis within SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a hierarchy for the data you are trying to analyze or report on.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The hierarchy you are trying to use may not be defined in the system for the characteristic you are querying.
  Incorrect Data Selection: The data selection criteria may not match any existing hierarchy nodes.
  Hierarchy Not Activated: The hierarchy might exist but is not activated or is in a state that prevents it from being used.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the hierarchy from being applied correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1) and verify that the hierarchy exists for the characteristic you are using.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Selection:
  
  Review the selection criteria in your query or report to ensure they match the available hierarchy nodes.
  Adjust the selection criteria to include valid values that exist in the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is not activated, activate it in the hierarchy maintenance transaction.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction RSRV to run consistency checks on the InfoObject and the hierarchy to identify any issues.
  Resolve any inconsistencies that are found.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is corrupted or not functioning as expected, consider rebuilding it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSH1: Hierarchy Maintenance
  RSRV: Consistency Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing hierarchies 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 identify the cause of the RSRV155 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.