How To Fix COM_HIERARCHY016 - Assign a hierarchy to application &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_HIERARCHY - Hierarchy

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Assign a hierarchy to application &1

What causes this issue?

The hierarchy to be used for application &V1& has not been specified.
You therefore cannot use the functionality you selected.

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?

Make the required settings using the transaction
<DS:TRAN.COMM_PRAPPLCAT>Assign Category Hierarchies to Applications</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_HIERARCHY016 - Assign a hierarchy to application &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_HIERARCHY016 indicates that a hierarchy has not been assigned to a specific application. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or other modules that utilize hierarchical structures for reporting or data organization.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A required hierarchy for a specific application (like Profit Center Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, etc.) has not been defined or assigned.
  The application is trying to access a hierarchy that is either missing or not properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (e.g., SPRO for customizing).
  Navigate to the section where hierarchies are defined and assigned to applications. This could be under Controlling (CO) settings or other relevant modules.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Hierarchy:
  
  If a hierarchy does not exist, you may need to create one. Use the appropriate transaction (like KSH1 for cost center hierarchies) to create a new hierarchy.
  If a hierarchy exists but is not assigned, ensure that it is correctly assigned to the application in question.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy and the application. Lack of proper authorizations can sometimes lead to similar error messages.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Double-check the configuration settings for the application to ensure that all required parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to manage hierarchies in the context of the application you are working with.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the application again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KSH1 - Create Cost Center Hierarchy
  KSH2 - Change Cost Center Hierarchy
  KSH3 - Display Cost Center Hierarchy
  KCH1 - Create Profit Center Hierarchy
  KCH2 - Change Profit Center Hierarchy
  KCH3 - Display Profit Center Hierarchy
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_HIERARCHY016 error and ensure that the necessary hierarchies are correctly assigned to the relevant applications in your SAP system.