How To Fix UASBW008 - DataSource name for hierarchies was not yet defined

UASBW008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UASBW - Messages for BW Connection Generation

• Message number: 008

• Message text: DataSource name for hierarchies was not yet defined

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UASBW008 - Details

• The SAP error message UASBW008 indicates that the DataSource name for hierarchies has not been defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with hierarchies in InfoObjects or when trying to load data that involves hierarchical structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The DataSource for the hierarchy has not been set up in the system. This can happen if the hierarchy is newly created and the corresponding DataSource has not been defined.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Settings: The hierarchy settings in the InfoObject may not be properly configured, leading to the system not recognizing the DataSource.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from another system, the DataSource might not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the DataSource:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system.
  Navigate to the hierarchy settings and ensure that a DataSource is defined for the hierarchy.
  If it is not defined, create a