How To Fix SA658 - No hierarchy type found

SA658 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SA -

• Message number: 658

• Message text: No hierarchy type found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SA658 - No hierarchy type found ?

  The SAP error message SA658 "No hierarchy type found" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with hierarchies in InfoObjects or when trying to create or manage hierarchies in a data model. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a hierarchy type that is required for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Type: The hierarchy type that you are trying to use may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The InfoObject or the hierarchy settings may not be configured correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access or create hierarchies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Types:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance) and check if the required hierarchy type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create