How To Fix WRF_GENERIC_HIER019 - Hierarchy for characteristic &1 (application &2) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_GENERIC_HIER - Messages for Package WRF_GENERIC_HIERARCHY

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Hierarchy for characteristic &1 (application &2) does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_GENERIC_HIER019 - Hierarchy for characteristic &1 (application &2) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WRF_GENERIC_HIER019 indicates that a hierarchy for a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) in a particular application (denoted as &2) does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Retail or Logistics modules, where hierarchical data structures are used for organizing and managing data related to products, customers, or other entities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The most common cause of this error is that the hierarchy for the specified characteristic has not been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the characteristic or application.
  Data Inconsistency: The data might be inconsistent or incomplete, leading to the absence of the expected hierarchy.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and verify if the hierarchy for the characteristic exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it. This typically involves defining the hierarchy levels and assigning the characteristic to the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy exists but is not activated, ensure that it is activated in the system. This can usually be done in the same configuration area.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the characteristic in question to ensure that it is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate application.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data issues that may be causing the hierarchy to be unavailable.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristic and application in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), or SE16 (for data browsing) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.