Is a save step neccessary in a Process Chain when loading hierarchies with an ABAP program?

We are loading hierarchies using the ABAP routine found here in the SDN.
We have come accross the issue where the process chain loads successfully, but does not update the hierarchy (this problem is documented in the SDN). It is not a consistent issue, but it causes problems when it does occur.
OSS note 652856 points out that a SAVE HIERARCHY step is needed after the load and before the Change Attribute run.
We have added the step to the process chain, which leads me to the question.
In using the ABAP program to load hierarchies is the addition of the Save Hierarchy step necessary?
Will that resolve the issue with hierarchies not updating?

Hi Bill,
Yes, SAVE HIERARCHY step is required when hierarchies are loaded as part of process chain. This step ensures that the hierarchy data loaded to BW has been saved. Then we have to run ACR so that these hierarchies will be activated and adjusted.
This is the reason why even the hierarchy data loaded using infopackage needs this step. This step is not required if the Infopackage is triggered manually.
This link will help you in better understanding
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/3d/320e3d89195c59e10000000a114084/content.htm
Regards
Chandu

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24.03.2008 23:32:01 Request DTPR_D2YHASHF1QTQL3ZFXU5A0KG27 deleted from PSA; RSREQICODS entry also deleted
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24.03.2008 23:32:01 Request DTPR_D2YHASHF1QTQL3ZFXU5A0KG27 deleted from PSA; RSREQICODS entry also deleted
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24.03.2008 23:32:04 Request DTPR_D2YHAKMW13R2CKHMT25HKESIR deleted from PSA; RSREQICODS entry also deleted
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24.03.2008 23:32:04 Request DTPR_D2YHAJ9TA32EPY74YY9P8ATIB not found in IC ZCAGSO01; RSREQICODS also deleted
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Hope i can get solutions...
Points are assigned for right ones..
thanks inadvance
peter

Hi Chetan, thanx for your reply. pls. find the exact error below.
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Peter

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Message was edited by: Sri Vani
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Message was edited by: Sri Vani

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