How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS048 - Resource hierarchy &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Resource hierarchy &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS048 - Resource hierarchy &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS048 Resource hierarchy &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specified resource hierarchy. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect references in planning scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Resource Hierarchy: The specified resource hierarchy (indicated by &1 in the error message) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the resource hierarchy may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Deletion: The resource hierarchy may have been deleted or not properly transported from a development or quality environment to the production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the resource hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/RH (Resource Hierarchy) in SAP APO.
  Verify if the resource hierarchy with the specified name exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Recreate Resource Hierarchy:
  
  If the resource hierarchy is missing, create it using the appropriate transaction or configuration settings.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and relationships are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the hierarchy was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the hierarchy was included.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the resource hierarchy in the APO system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the resource hierarchy. This may involve checking user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing resource hierarchies in APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/RH for managing resource hierarchies and /SAPAPO/MC for checking master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.