How To Fix CR201 - Hierarchy & plant & does not exist

CR201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Hierarchy & plant & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You entered a hierarchy which has not been created in the system.

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?

To create a hierarchy, select the menu options <LS>Hierarchy ->
Create</> from the work centers menu.
<DS:TRAN.CR21>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR201 - Hierarchy & plant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CR201 typically indicates that a specific hierarchy or plant does not exist in the system. This error often arises in the context of working with master data, particularly in areas like production planning, material management, or project systems where hierarchies and plants are crucial for data organization and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Hierarchy: The hierarchy you are trying to access or use in your transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code you are using may be incorrect or not defined in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the hierarchy or plant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy: Verify that the hierarchy you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction