How To Fix UD425 - At least one hierarchy model does not exist in the database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UD - EDM - Enterprise Data Model

• Message number: 425

• Message text: At least one hierarchy model does not exist in the database

What causes this issue?

The Data Modeler has identified a problem within the program. The
program attempted to read a data model from the database. This
model does not exist in the database.

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?

There is probably a data error. Please check if all data models
exist. In addition check that the data is correct via the consistency
check of the Data Modeler.
If all models really do exist, the problem is within the program in
the Data Modeler. Please refer this to your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UD425 - At least one hierarchy model does not exist in the database ?

  The SAP error message UD425, which states "At least one hierarchy model does not exist in the database," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an attempt to access or manipulate a hierarchy that has not been defined or is missing in the database.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Hierarchy Model: The hierarchy model that you are trying to access or use does not exist in the database. This could be due to:
  
  The hierarchy was never created.
  The hierarchy was deleted or not activated.
  The hierarchy is not properly linked to the InfoObject or InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the hierarchy.
  
  
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoObjects that affect the hierarchy may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for InfoObjects) and check if the hierarchy model exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Activate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy exists but is inactive, activate it.
  If it was deleted, you may need to recreate it based on the original specifications.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the hierarchy was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included in the transport request.
  If it was not transported, you may need to manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Data Model Review:
  
  Review any recent changes to the data model or InfoObjects that may have affected the hierarchy. Ensure that all dependencies are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to hierarchy management for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UD425 error and implement a solution to resolve it.