How To Fix 1F148 - Hierarchy category &1 does not actively exist in customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1F - BKK: Beziehungen

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Hierarchy category &1 does not actively exist in customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1F148 - Hierarchy category &1 does not actively exist in customizing ?

  The SAP error message 1F148 indicates that a specific hierarchy category does not exist in the customizing settings of the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a hierarchy that has not been defined or activated in the system's configuration.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The hierarchy category you are trying to use has not been defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Category: The hierarchy category specified in the transaction or report is incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  
  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 area where the hierarchy category should be defined. This could be under areas like "Controlling" or "Project System," depending on the context of the hierarchy.
  Verify if the hierarchy category exists and is active. If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Hierarchy Category:
  
  If the hierarchy category is missing, you can create it by following the appropriate steps in the IMG.
  If it exists but is inactive, ensure that it is activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Input Parameters:
  
  Double-check the input parameters in the transaction or report that triggered the error. Ensure that the hierarchy category is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported. If there were issues, you may need to re-transport it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the hierarchy category or its configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.
  
  
  
  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: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 1F148 in your SAP system.