How To Fix CMCDT003 - Hierarchy with ID &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMCDT -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Hierarchy with ID &1 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMCDT003 - Hierarchy with ID &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message CMCDT003, which states "Hierarchy with ID &1 is not active," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center hierarchies or other hierarchical structures used in reporting and analysis.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the hierarchy you are trying to use (identified by the ID &1) is not currently active in the system. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Hierarchy Not Activated: The hierarchy may not have been activated in the system.
  Incorrect Hierarchy ID: The ID you are using may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  Hierarchy Deactivation: The hierarchy may have been deactivated or deleted after it was created.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMCDT003 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Status:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KSH1 for cost center hierarchy) and check if the hierarchy with the specified ID is active.
  If it is not active, you can activate it using the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  
  Activate the Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is inactive, you can activate it by navigating to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., KSH1 for cost centers) and selecting the option to activate the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy ID:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy ID you are using is correct. You can list all available hierarchies using the relevant transaction to confirm the ID.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. You may need to consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on managing hierarchies in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to hierarchies include KSH1 (Create Cost Center Hierarchy), KSH2 (Change Cost Center Hierarchy), and KSH3 (Display Cost Center Hierarchy).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to hierarchy management in your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on managing hierarchies in the Controlling module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.