How To Fix COM_PRODUCT551 - Hierarchy & was not found

COM_PRODUCT551 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Hierarchy & was not found

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COM_PRODUCT551 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT551 typically indicates that a specific hierarchy or product hierarchy is not found in the system. This error often arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or other modules that utilize product hierarchies for planning and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The specified product hierarchy does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Assignment: The product may not be assigned to the correct hierarchy or the hierarchy may not be activated.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the hierarchy might not have been transferred correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., COMMPR01 for product hierarchy maintenance) and verify if the hierarchy exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify