How To Fix UMK228 - The InfoObject '&2' has no hierarchy in BW system '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMK - Measures

• Message number: 228

• Message text: The InfoObject '&2' has no hierarchy in BW system '&1'

What causes this issue?

The hierachy of the measure catalog could not be created for the
infoobject &V2& in the BW system &V1& because the InfoObject &V2& does
not have a hierarchy in the BW system &V1&.
The InfoObject &V1& has a hierarchy only from BW release 21C.

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?

Update your BW system to release 2.1C or higher.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMK228 - The InfoObject '&2' has no hierarchy in BW system '&1' ?

  The SAP error message UMK228 indicates that a specific InfoObject does not have an associated hierarchy in the specified BW (Business Warehouse) system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to display or analyze data that relies on a hierarchy structure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The InfoObject specified in the error message does not have any hierarchy defined in the BW system. This could be due to the InfoObject not being set up correctly or the hierarchy not being activated.
  Incorrect InfoObject: The InfoObject being referenced may not be the correct one for the analysis or report you are trying to run.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was recently transported from another system, the hierarchy may not have been included in the transport request.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoObject configuration may have led to the hierarchy being removed or not being properly linked.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check if the hierarchy is defined for the specified InfoObject.
  If it is missing, you may need to create a new hierarchy or activate an existing one.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchy:
  
  If a hierarchy exists but is not activated, you can activate it in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Verify InfoObject Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the InfoObject is correctly configured and that it is the one intended for your analysis.
  
  
  
  Transport Hierarchy:
  
  If the InfoObject was transported from another system, ensure that the hierarchy was included in the transport request. If not, you may need to transport it separately.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Model Changes:
  
  Review any recent changes to the data model that may have affected the hierarchy. If necessary, revert or adjust the changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoObject and hierarchy management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific InfoObject or hierarchy management.
  BW Modeling Tools: If you are using BW Modeling Tools, ensure that the hierarchy is properly defined and linked to the InfoObject in the modeling environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UMK228 error and ensure that the InfoObject has the necessary hierarchy for your reporting and analysis needs.