How To Fix COM_PRODUCT559 - No basis hierarchy for product type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 559

• Message text: No basis hierarchy for product type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT559 - No basis hierarchy for product type &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT559 indicates that there is no basis hierarchy defined for the specified product type in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when trying to perform operations related to product hierarchies.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined basis hierarchy for the product type specified in the error message. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The product type is not correctly configured in the system.
  The hierarchy for the product type has not been created or has been deleted.
  There may be a mismatch between the product type and the hierarchy settings in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for product types in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the product type mentioned in the error message is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Basis Hierarchy:
  
  If the basis hierarchy does not exist, you will need to create it.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/HEIRARCHY for APO) to define a new hierarchy for the product type.
  
  
  
  Assign Hierarchy to Product Type:
  
  After creating the hierarchy, ensure that it is assigned to the relevant product type.
  This can usually be done in the same configuration area where you defined the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the master data related to the product type and its hierarchy.
  You may need to run consistency checks or data validation processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing product hierarchies and product types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/HEIRARCHY, /SAPAPO/MAT1, or /SAPAPO/MAT2 for managing product hierarchies and master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on product hierarchy management in your specific SAP module (APO, IBP, etc.).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_PRODUCT559 error and ensure that your product types are correctly configured with the necessary hierarchies.