How To Fix WRF_GENERIC_HIER013 - Hierarchy &1 of application &2 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_GENERIC_HIER - Messages for Package WRF_GENERIC_HIERARCHY

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Hierarchy &1 of application &2 is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_GENERIC_HIER013 - Hierarchy &1 of application &2 is not available ?

  The SAP error message WRF_GENERIC_HIER013 indicates that a specific hierarchy (identified by &1) for a particular application (identified by &2) is not available in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Retail or Supply Chain Management modules, where hierarchies are used for various purposes such as reporting, planning, or data organization.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Not Defined: The specified hierarchy may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Assignment: The hierarchy might not be correctly assigned to the application or the relevant master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified hierarchy.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the hierarchy from being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., OMH1 for hierarchy maintenance) and verify if the hierarchy exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is active and properly configured for the application in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Assignment:
  
  Check if the hierarchy is assigned to the relevant application and master data. This can often be done in the configuration settings of the application.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data issues that may be affecting the hierarchy. This may involve checking for missing or incorrect master data.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included. You may need to re-import or activate the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application and hierarchy to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OMH1, OMH2, or others related to hierarchy management in your specific SAP module.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to the error message WRF_GENERIC_HIER013 for additional insights or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.