/BCV/CFG145 - Definition of the 'Query View Hierarchy' is empty

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/CFG -

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Definition of the 'Query View Hierarchy' is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/CFG145 - Definition of the 'Query View Hierarchy' is empty ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/CFG145 Definition of the 'Query View Hierarchy' is empty typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when there is an issue with the configuration of a query view hierarchy. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid definition for the specified query view hierarchy, which can prevent users from executing reports or queries that rely on that hierarchy.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The query view hierarchy may not have been defined or configured properly in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the query view hierarchy was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the query view hierarchy.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source for the query view hierarchy may be unavailable or incorrectly configured.
  System Upgrade or Changes: Changes in the system, such as upgrades or modifications, may have affected the existing configurations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for BW) and check the configuration of the query view hierarchy. Ensure that it is defined correctly.
  If necessary, recreate the query view hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Transport Check: 
  
  If the hierarchy was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and transported correctly.
  Re-transport the hierarchy if needed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the query view hierarchy. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Source Verification: 
  
  Ensure that the data source for the query view hierarchy is available and correctly configured. Check for any issues with the underlying data model.
  
  
  
  System Logs: 
  
  Check 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 notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSRT (Query Monitor), and others related to BW reporting.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /BCV/CFG145 error message.