How To Fix UCUM011 - No hierarchy exists for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCUM - Messages for Monitor

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No hierarchy exists for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a hierarchy for the characteristic specified
(organizational units or task hierarchy).

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?

First define the missing hierarchy in the consolidation workbench.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCUM011 - No hierarchy exists for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message UCUM011, which states "No hierarchy exists for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to use a characteristic that does not have an associated hierarchy defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The primary cause of this error is that the characteristic specified (denoted by &1) does not have a hierarchy defined in the system. Hierarchies are often used for organizing data in a structured manner, such as product categories or organizational units.
  Incorrect Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use may not be the correct one or may not be activated for the hierarchy.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the InfoObject configuration that prevent the hierarchy from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools and check if the characteristic in question has a hierarchy defined.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a hierarchy for that characteristic.
  
  
  
  Create a Hierarchy:
  
  Navigate to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1).
  Select the characteristic and check the "Hierarchy" tab.
  If no hierarchy exists, you can create a new hierarchy by clicking on the "Create Hierarchy" button and defining the levels and nodes as needed.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchy:
  
  After creating a hierarchy, ensure that it is activated. Sometimes, newly created hierarchies need to be activated before they can be used.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model:
  
  Ensure that the data model is correctly set up and that the characteristic is included in the relevant InfoProviders (like InfoCubes, DSOs, etc.).
  Check if the characteristic is part of any queries or reports that might be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Recheck Queries:
  
  If you are running a query that uses this characteristic, ensure that the query is correctly configured to use the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently created or modified, ensure that all necessary transports have been moved to the target system where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on creating and managing hierarchies in BW.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to hierarchies and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCUM011 error and ensure that the characteristic has the necessary hierarchy defined for your reporting or analysis needs.