How To Fix RTMATGPR_HIER000 - BW extraction: Material hierarchy &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTMATGPR_HIER - Material Hierarchy Extraction

• Message number: 000

• Message text: BW extraction: Material hierarchy &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The material hierarchy that was passed on to the extraction module, &V1&
, does not exist.

System Response

Passed parameter "Hierarchy ID" does not contain a valid hierarchy ID.

How to fix this error?

Check the transfer of the hierarchy ID to the extraction module
RTMATGRP_CREATE_HIER_MD.

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 RTMATGPR_HIER000 - BW extraction: Material hierarchy &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RTMATGPR_HIER000 indicates that there is an issue with the material hierarchy during a BW (Business Warehouse) extraction process. Specifically, it means that the specified material hierarchy (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The material hierarchy that you are trying to extract does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to:
  
  The hierarchy not being created yet.
  The hierarchy being deleted or not activated.
  A typo or incorrect reference to the hierarchy in the extraction settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the BW extraction settings or in the source system that prevent the hierarchy from being recognized.
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If there are issues with the data transfer process, it may not be able to access the hierarchy correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., OMH1 for material hierarchy) and verify if the hierarchy exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it is properly activated.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  Review the BW extraction settings to ensure that the correct hierarchy is being referenced.
  Check the InfoSource and DataSource settings in BW to ensure they are configured correctly to pull the material hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data in the source system is consistent and that there are no issues with the material master data.
  Run consistency checks if available.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OMH1 (for managing material hierarchies) and RSA1 (for BW modeling).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or fixes.
  BW Data Extraction: Understand the process of data extraction in BW, including the role of DataSources, InfoSources, and InfoObjects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.