How To Fix 1F168 - No entries found for hierarchy type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1F - BKK: Beziehungen

• Message number: 168

• Message text: No entries found for hierarchy type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1F168 - No entries found for hierarchy type &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1F168: "No entries found for hierarchy type &1" typically occurs when the system is unable to find any entries for a specified hierarchy type in the relevant master data or configuration settings. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with organizational structures, reporting hierarchies, or other hierarchical data structures.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Entries: The most common cause is that there are no entries defined for the specified hierarchy type in the system.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Type: The hierarchy type specified in the transaction or report may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the hierarchy entries.
  Data Deletion: Hierarchy entries may have been deleted or not yet created in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the relevant module that prevent the hierarchy from being displayed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and verify that the hierarchy type is correctly defined and that there are entries for it.
  Ensure that the hierarchy type you are trying to access is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Entries:
  
  If no entries exist, you may need to create the necessary hierarchy entries. This can usually be done through the relevant transaction code or configuration menu.
  
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Type:
  
  Double-check the hierarchy type you are using in your transaction or report. Ensure it matches the expected values in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with to understand the expected setup for hierarchy types.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or transaction to see where it is failing to retrieve the hierarchy entries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may use various transaction codes to manage hierarchies, such as OBH1 for maintaining account hierarchies or KSH1 for cost center hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.