How To Fix UGX4613 - Variable &1: Specify the hierarchy name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGX4 - Message Class for Instance Creation

• Message number: 613

• Message text: Variable &1: Specify the hierarchy name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGX4613 - Variable &1: Specify the hierarchy name ?

  The SAP error message UGX4613, which states "Variable &1: Specify the hierarchy name," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries that involve hierarchies. This error indicates that a variable that is expected to reference a hierarchy does not have a specified hierarchy name.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Name: The variable defined in the query is set to use a hierarchy, but the hierarchy name has not been specified.
  Incorrect Variable Configuration: The variable might be incorrectly configured in the query definition, leading to the system not recognizing the hierarchy.
  Hierarchy Not Available: The hierarchy that the variable is supposed to reference may not exist or may not be activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify the Hierarchy Name:
  
  Go to the query definition in the SAP BW Query Designer.
  Locate the variable that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Ensure that you specify the correct hierarchy name in the variable properties.
  
  
  
  Check Variable Settings:
  
  Open the variable settings and ensure that the "Hierarchy" option is selected.
  Make sure that the hierarchy type (e.g., time hierarchy, characteristic hierarchy) is correctly set.
  
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Availability:
  
  Check if the hierarchy exists in the InfoObject that the variable is based on.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is active and properly maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the query and test it to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP BW documentation for detailed information on working with variables and hierarchies.
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP community forums or SAP Help Portal for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.