How To Fix RSRV216 - An entry is missing in the reporting hierarchy administration table

RSRV216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: An entry is missing in the reporting hierarchy administration table

What causes this issue?

Hierarchies have two adminstration tables (also refer to the
description of test <DS:NA.RSRV205>Check Hierarchy Administration
Information for One/All Characteristic(s)</>). An entry is missing from
the hierarchy directory that contains all information relevant for
reporting. Such errors can partly be removed by the "Check Hierarchy
Administration Information" test.

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?

Firstly remove the error. Then execute this test again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSRV216 - Details

• The SAP error message RSRV216 indicates that there is a missing entry in the reporting hierarchy administration table. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there are issues with the hierarchy structure used in reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Nodes: A node that is expected in the hierarchy is not present in the reporting hierarchy administration table.
  Data Load Issues: Problems during data loading processes can lead to incomplete or missing hierarchy data.
  Changes in Hierarchy Structure: If the hierarchy structure has been modified (e.g., nodes added or removed) without proper updates to the reporting hierarchy administration table.
  Inconsistent Data: Data inconsistencies or corruption in the hierarchy tables can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRV216 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Structure:
  
  Use transaction code RSRV to access the Data Consistency Check tool.
  Run the check for the specific hierarchy that is