How To Fix COM_HIERARCHY034 - Hierarchy &1 does not have a numbering scheme

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_HIERARCHY - Hierarchy

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Hierarchy &1 does not have a numbering scheme

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_HIERARCHY034 - Hierarchy &1 does not have a numbering scheme ?

  The SAP error message COM_HIERARCHY034 indicates that a specific hierarchy (identified by the placeholder &1) does not have an associated numbering scheme. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with hierarchical structures, such as cost center hierarchies or internal order hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A hierarchy is being created or modified, but it lacks a defined numbering scheme.
  The hierarchy is expected to have a numbering scheme for proper identification and organization of its nodes, but this has not been set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that the hierarchy has a valid numbering scheme assigned. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Hierarchy Maintenance:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code for maintaining the hierarchy (e.g., KSH1 for cost center hierarchy).
  
  
  
  Check the Hierarchy:
  
  Enter the hierarchy ID that is causing the error and check its details.
  
  
  
  Define a Numbering Scheme:
  
  If a numbering scheme is not defined,