How To Fix 881003 - Delimitation via customer not in hierarchy requires existing declaration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Delimitation via customer not in hierarchy requires existing declaration

What causes this issue?

If you want to run the program with the <LS>Customer not in Hierarchy</>
indicator active, the program must have already been run in the
corresponding period using selection criteria in the customer
hierarchy area.

System Response

The declaration run is not executed.

How to fix this error?

First execute a declaration run using a customer hierarchy, or deselect
the indicator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881003 - Delimitation via customer not in hierarchy requires existing declaration ?

  The SAP error message 881003, which states "Delimitation via customer not in hierarchy requires existing declaration," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Master Data Management, particularly when dealing with customer hierarchies and delimitations.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to perform a delimitation (which is the process of defining the validity period of a customer hierarchy) for a customer that is not part of an existing hierarchy. The system requires that there is an existing declaration (or a valid hierarchy structure) for the customer before you can perform a delimitation.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customer Hierarchy: Ensure that the customer you are trying to delimit is part of a valid customer hierarchy. You can do this by navigating to the customer hierarchy management area in SAP and verifying the customer's status.
  
  
  Create or Update Hierarchy: If the customer is not part of any hierarchy, you will need to create a new hierarchy or add the customer to an existing one. This can typically be done in the transaction code related to customer hierarchy management (e.g., BP for Business Partner).
  
  
  Existing Declaration: Make sure that there is an existing declaration for the hierarchy. This means that the hierarchy must have been defined and activated in the system before you can perform any delimitations.
  
  
  Review Validity Period: Check the validity period of the hierarchy and ensure that it covers the date you are trying to perform the delimitation for. If the hierarchy is not valid for that date, you may need to adjust the validity period.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the steps or the configuration, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to customer hierarchies and delimitations.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and setup.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), VD01 (Create Customer), VD02 (Change Customer), and VD03 (Display Customer) for managing customer data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to customer hierarchies and perform delimitations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage customer hierarchies in your SAP system.