How To Fix COM_HIERCUST101 - Hierarchies still assigned to standard schema '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_HIERCUST - Messages for Hierarchies and Categories for Customizing

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Hierarchies still assigned to standard schema '&1'

What causes this issue?

The standard schema '&V1&' is assigned to at least one hierarchy and can
therefore not be deleted.

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?

Check if whether the standard schema '&V1&' can be deleted in the
hierarchies to which it is still assigned.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_HIERCUST101 - Hierarchies still assigned to standard schema '&1' ?

  The SAP error message COM_HIERCUST101 indicates that there are hierarchies still assigned to a standard schema in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or profit center accounting.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete or modify a standard schema that is still linked to existing hierarchies. This can happen if:
  
  Hierarchies have been created and assigned to a standard schema.
  You are trying to delete or change the schema without first removing the associations with the hierarchies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Hierarchies: Determine which hierarchies are still assigned to the standard schema. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  Go to the transaction code KSH1 (for cost centers) or KSH2 (for cost center hierarchies) or the relevant transaction for your specific hierarchy type.
  Find the hierarchies that are linked to the standard schema.
  Remove the assignments of these hierarchies to the schema.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the hierarchies that might prevent their removal.
  
  
  Delete or Modify the Schema: Once the hierarchies are unassigned, you should be able to delete or modify the standard schema without encountering the error.
  
  
  Testing: After making the changes, test the system to ensure that everything is functioning as expected and that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSH1, KSH2, KSH3 (for displaying hierarchies), and OKB9 (for managing cost center accounting).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing hierarchies and schemas in the Controlling module.
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_HIERCUST101 error and manage your hierarchies and schemas effectively.