How To Fix UJXO_META_EXCEPTION018 - cannot get hierarchy "&1" in dim "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJXO_META_EXCEPTION - Exception message for metadata API

• Message number: 018

• Message text: cannot get hierarchy "&1" in dim "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJXO_META_EXCEPTION018 - cannot get hierarchy "&1" in dim "&2" ?

  The SAP error message UJXO_META_EXCEPTION018 indicates that there is an issue with retrieving a hierarchy in a specific dimension. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with hierarchies in InfoObjects or dimensions.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Not Defined: The specified hierarchy does not exist in the dimension.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Name: The hierarchy name provided in the error message may be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the data model that prevent the hierarchy from being accessed.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may be missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Check if the hierarchy is defined in the dimension. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools and verifying the hierarchy settings.
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Name:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy name referenced in the error message is correct. Look for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations settings.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model:
  
  Review the data model for any inconsistencies. This may involve checking the InfoObject, the associated data sources, and any transformations or DTPs (Data Transfer Processes) that may be involved.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported, try re-activating it in the target system. This can sometimes resolve issues related to transport.
  
  
  
  Check for System Logs:
  
  Look at the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of SAP BW or HANA you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for modeling and monitoring data flows.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the UJXO_META_EXCEPTION018 error in SAP.