How To Fix COPC015 - Set default hierarchy or choose Other Hierarchy to import one

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COPC - COPC

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Set default hierarchy or choose Other Hierarchy to import one

What causes this issue?

You have not defined a default hierarchy to be used when opening this
transaction.

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?

Carry out one of the following actions:
Choose <LS>Other Hierarchy</> and select the root organizational unit
for which you want to import the hierarchy.
Define a default root organizational unit by setting the organizational
unit's ID for the <NP>COPC_ROOTNODE_ID</> parameter in your user profile
(transaction SU3).

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COPC015 - Set default hierarchy or choose Other Hierarchy to import one ?

  The SAP error message COPC015 typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to import a hierarchy for a cost center or profit center, but the system requires a default hierarchy to be set or an alternative hierarchy to be selected.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to import a hierarchy without having a default hierarchy defined for the relevant controlling area.
  The system does not recognize the hierarchy you are trying to import because it is not linked to a default hierarchy.
  The hierarchy you are trying to use is not available or is not properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COPC015 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Set a Default Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKT3 (or navigate through the menu: Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Cost Center -> Hierarchy -> Maintain Hierarchy).
  Ensure that a default hierarchy is defined for the relevant controlling area. If not, create a new hierarchy and set it as the default.
  
  
  
  Choose Other Hierarchy:
  
  If you do not want to set a default hierarchy, you can choose an alternative hierarchy during the import process. Make sure that the hierarchy you select is valid and properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Verify that the hierarchy you are trying to import is correctly set up in the system. Check for any inconsistencies or missing nodes in the hierarchy structure.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify hierarchies in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on managing hierarchies in the Controlling module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKT3: Maintain Hierarchy
  KSH1: Create Cost Center
  KSH2: Change Cost Center
  KSH3: Display Cost Center
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to hierarchy management in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  SAP Community:
  
  Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COPC015 error and successfully import the desired hierarchy into your SAP system.