How To Fix RSRV238 - Hierarchy &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Hierarchy &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV238 - Hierarchy &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSRV238 indicates that a specified hierarchy does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to access or manipulate a hierarchy that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Not Created: The hierarchy you are trying to access has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the hierarchy reference.
  Deleted Hierarchy: The hierarchy might have been deleted or is no longer active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system and check if the hierarchy exists.
  Use transaction code RSA1 to navigate to the Data Warehousing Workbench and check the hierarchy under the respective InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Create or Recreate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  If it was deleted, you may need to recreate it based on the previous structure.
  
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Name:
  
  Ensure that the name of the hierarchy you are trying to access is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the hierarchy was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was transported successfully.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction RSRV:
  
  You can use transaction RSRV to check for inconsistencies in the hierarchy and perform repairs if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRV: Consistency Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing hierarchies in BW.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSRV238 error and implement the appropriate solution.