How To Fix RSSEM059 - Transfer rule for hierarchy for &1 is not defined/not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSEM - Messages for SEM

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Transfer rule for hierarchy for &1 is not defined/not supported

What causes this issue?

Either no transfer rule has been defined for hierarchies for field &V1&
or the transfer rule for field &V1& is too complex. Currently only a 1:1
copy of values is supported when accessing hierarchies remotely.

System Response

The system cannot access the hierarchy data in the remote system.

How to fix this error?

Simplify the underlying transfer rule. Also make sure that the source
and target InfoObject both have the same technical properties. This
includes the data type, length, conversion routine and compounding.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSSEM059 - Transfer rule for hierarchy for &1 is not defined/not supported ?

  The SAP error message RSSEM059 indicates that there is an issue with the transfer rule for a hierarchy in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. Specifically, it means that the transfer rule for the specified hierarchy (denoted by &1) is either not defined or not supported.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transfer Rule: The transfer rule for the specified hierarchy has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Hierarchy: The hierarchy being referenced may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the InfoObject or the hierarchy itself.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the hierarchy is being pulled may not be correctly set up or may not support the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transfer Rules:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoObject and check if the transfer rule for the specified hierarchy is defined.
  If it is missing, create a new transfer rule for the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Validate Hierarchy:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy exists and is correctly defined in the system.
  Check if the hierarchy is active and has the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source:
  
  Verify that the data source from which the hierarchy is being extracted is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the data source supports the hierarchy you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  If you are using a specific version of SAP BW or BW/4HANA, check for any updates or notes from SAP that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific guidelines related to the transfer rules and hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the data load process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSC1 (Maintain InfoObjects), RSC2 (Maintain Transfer Rules).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSSEM059 error and implement a solution to resolve it.