How To Fix SAT101 - No memory exists for hierarchy comparisons


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SAT - Error Messages for New ATRA

  • Message number: 101

  • Message text: No memory exists for hierarchy comparisons

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  • What causes this issue?

    Not enough memory could be obtained for calculating the hierarchy
    comparison. Therefore, the action had to be cancelled.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    Your system administrator can increase the value of the memory area
    "short_area" specified in the 'Profile' of your SAP system and restart
    the system. You can then repeat the action.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAT101 - No memory exists for hierarchy comparisons ?
    The SAP error message SAT101, which states "No memory exists for hierarchy comparisons," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with hierarchies in queries or reports. This error indicates that the system is unable to allocate the necessary memory to perform the requested hierarchy comparison operation.
    Causes:
    
    Insufficient Memory Allocation: The most common cause is that the system does not have enough memory allocated for processing the hierarchy comparisons.
    Large Hierarchies: If the hierarchies being processed are particularly large or complex, they may exceed the available memory limits.
    System Configuration: The SAP system may not be optimally configured for handling large datasets or hierarchies.
    Background Jobs: If multiple background jobs are running simultaneously, they may consume available memory resources.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Increase Memory Allocation:
    
    Check and increase the memory settings in the SAP system configuration. This can often be done in the instance profile settings (e.g., RZ10 transaction).
    Consider increasing

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