How To Fix 9J417 - There is no catalog group hierarchy for catalog code &

9J417 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 417

• Message text: There is no catalog group hierarchy for catalog code &

What causes this issue?

In Customizing a hierarchy level is assigned to catalog &V1& in catalog
group 1 or 2. This level is not defined in the hierarchy level of the
catalog.
This means that the system cannot determine this catalog group.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing check the entries for catalog &V1& and save the
corrected entries for the hierarchy levels in the catalog gorups.
You can only use defined levels in the hierarchy level.
Use the <DS>Customizing</> button (see the button toolbar) in the IMG
(w/o project) and go to the IMG activity <DS>Define catalog code</> or
click on <DS:SIMG.J_3G_KATALOG>Define catalog code</>
If you double-click on the line of catalog &V1& the detailed
information appears.
On the screen:
After changing the Customizing settings they become effective for the
current SD item if you change a field in this item on the overview
screen or if you recreate the item.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J417 - There is no catalog group hierarchy for catalog code & ?

  The SAP error message 9J417, which states "There is no catalog group hierarchy for catalog code &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined catalog group hierarchy for the specified catalog code.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Catalog Group Hierarchy: The primary cause of this error is that the catalog group hierarchy for the specified catalog code has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Catalog Code: The catalog code being referenced may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to the catalog management in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Catalog Code: Verify that the catalog code you are using is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant catalog management transaction or table.
  Define Catalog Group Hierarchy:
  Go to the transaction