How To Fix 9P539 - Please specify reporting hierarchies in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9P - Russia and Ukraine class messages for development

• Message number: 539

• Message text: Please specify reporting hierarchies in Customizing

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check that you have specifies reporting hierarchies for your reports in
the
<DS:SIMG.J_3RF_VATXMLCST>Maintain Reporting Hierarchies for VAT Reports
</> Customizing activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9P539 - Please specify reporting hierarchies in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message 9P539, which states "Please specify reporting hierarchies in Customizing," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting and analysis functionalities, particularly when dealing with financial reporting or controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that the system requires you to define or specify reporting hierarchies in the system's configuration settings.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reporting hierarchies have not been defined in the system's customizing settings.
  Incorrect Settings: The existing reporting hierarchies may not be correctly set up or linked to the relevant reporting structures.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the reporting hierarchies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the Customizing area (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Follow the path: Controlling -> General Controlling -> Reporting -> Define Reporting Hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Define Reporting Hierarchies:
  
  Check if the reporting hierarchies are defined. If not, you will need to create them.
  Ensure that the hierarchies are correctly linked to the relevant organizational units or reporting structures.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Hierarchies:
  
  If hierarchies are defined, verify that they are correctly configured and active.
  Ensure that the reporting hierarchies are assigned to the appropriate reporting areas.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to view and modify reporting hierarchies.
  Check with your SAP security team if there are any restrictions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the reporting functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring reporting hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 9P539 and successfully specify the reporting hierarchies in your SAP system.