How To Fix 1F128 - Long Text for Hierarchy Type missing in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1F - BKK: Beziehungen

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Long Text for Hierarchy Type missing in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1F128 - Long Text for Hierarchy Type missing in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message 1F128 indicates that there is a missing hierarchy type in the customizing settings for a specific application or module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a hierarchy that has not been defined or configured properly in the system.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The hierarchy type that the system is trying to use has not been defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The hierarchy type may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or properly set up in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section for the hierarchy type you are working with (e.g., for controlling, financials, etc.).
  Verify if the hierarchy type is defined. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Hierarchy Type:
  
  If the hierarchy type is missing, create a new hierarchy type by following the necessary steps in the IMG.
  If it exists but is incorrectly configured, adjust the settings as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the hierarchy type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that the hierarchy type was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy type. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for customizing, SE11 for data dictionary, and SE80 for object navigator.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 1F128 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 1F128 in your SAP system.