How To Fix RTMATGPR_HIER002 - BW extraction: Extraction not possible for material hierarchy &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTMATGPR_HIER - Material Hierarchy Extraction

• Message number: 002

• Message text: BW extraction: Extraction not possible for material hierarchy &1

What causes this issue?

BW extraction is not possible for the passed on material hierarchy, &V1&
.

System Response

A BW update is not possible because the BW update flag is not set for
the material hierarchy.

How to fix this error?

The "BW Update of Material Hierarchy" flag is set in material hierarchy
maintenance (WMATGRP02) in the hierarchy data area. Make sure this
setting is correct.

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_HIER002 - BW extraction: Extraction not possible for material hierarchy &1 ?

  The SAP error message RTMATGPR_HIER002 indicates that there is an issue with the extraction of material hierarchy data in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error typically occurs when the system is unable to extract data for a specific material hierarchy node, which is identified by the placeholder &1 in the error message.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Data: The material hierarchy node specified may not exist in the source system or may not have any associated data.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the extraction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material hierarchy data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the data model or the hierarchy structure that prevent successful extraction.
  Configuration Issues: The extraction configuration in the BW system may not be set up correctly, leading to failures in data extraction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Data:
  
  Verify that the material hierarchy node specified in the error message exists in the source system.
  Ensure that there is data associated with that hierarchy node.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the material hierarchy data.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the authorizations.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the consistency of the material hierarchy data.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing entries in the hierarchy tables.
  
  
  
  Check Extraction Configuration:
  
  Review the extraction settings in the BW system to ensure that they are correctly configured.
  Check the InfoSource and DataSource settings related to material hierarchy extraction.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the extraction process to identify the exact point of failure.
  Use transaction RSA3 to test the extraction and see if any additional error messages are generated.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA3: Test DataSource extraction.
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table structures.
  SE16: Data Browser to view data in tables.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for BW extraction processes and material hierarchy management.
  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 and resolve the cause of the RTMATGPR_HIER002 error in your SAP BW extraction process.