How To Fix COM_HIERARCHY032 - Entry missing in COMS_HIER_R3IMP (Note &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_HIERARCHY - Hierarchy

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Entry missing in COMS_HIER_R3IMP (Note &1)

What causes this issue?

Table COMS_HIER_R3IMP contains three entries that are delivered by SAP
and should not be changed. If the error message above occurs during a
category download, these entries are missing or are not complete.

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 following entries in table COMS_HIER_R3IMP:
APPLICATION,,,,HIERARCHY_ID,,,,SCHEME_ID
01,,,,R3PRODHIER,,,,R3PRODHIER
02,,,,R3MATCLASS
03,,,,R3PRODSTYP,,,,R3PRODSTYP

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 COM_HIERARCHY032 - Entry missing in COMS_HIER_R3IMP (Note &1) ?

  The SAP error message COM_HIERARCHY032 indicates that there is an entry missing in the table COMS_HIER_R3IMP. This table is related to the SAP Controlling (CO) module, specifically dealing with the hierarchy of cost centers, profit centers, or other organizational units.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The required entry for a specific hierarchy node is not present in the COMS_HIER_R3IMP table. This can happen if the hierarchy was not properly set up or if there were changes in the organizational structure that were not reflected in the hierarchy.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes made to the hierarchy structure, it is possible that some entries were not migrated correctly.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to missing entries in the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KSH1 (for cost centers) or KSH2 (for cost center groups) and verify if the hierarchy is correctly defined.
  Ensure that all necessary nodes are present in the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Review the Table COMS_HIER_R3IMP:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE11 to view the contents of the COMS_HIER_R3IMP table.
  Check if the entry mentioned in the error message (Note &1) is indeed missing.
  
  
  
  Recreate Missing Entries:
  
  If you identify that an entry is missing, you may need to recreate it manually or through a data upload process, depending on your organization's data management practices.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport request, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: KSH1, KSH2, SE16, SE11
  Tables: COMS_HIER_R3IMP
  Modules: SAP Controlling (CO)
  SAP Notes: Always check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide fixes or additional information regarding this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.