How To Fix CY180 - The hierarchy & does not exist in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 180

• Message text: The hierarchy & does not exist in plant &

What causes this issue?

In the general options screen, you have to enter the name and the plant
of a work center hierarchy in order to cumulate capacity requirements
via the hierarchy. When you leave this screen, the system will check
to see if the specified plant actually contains such a hierarchy.

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?

Please check your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY180 - The hierarchy & does not exist in plant & ?

  The SAP error message CY180 indicates that a specific hierarchy does not exist in the specified plant. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Production Planning (PP) modules, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or production resources.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The hierarchy you are trying to access or use has not been created or activated in the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The hierarchy may exist, but it is not assigned to the plant you are working with.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing data in the hierarchy setup.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the hierarchy in the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., OKEQ for cost center hierarchies) and verify if the hierarchy exists for the specified plant.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Assign Hierarchy to Plant:
  
  If the hierarchy exists but is not assigned to the plant, you will need to assign it. This can usually be done in the same configuration transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Migration:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, check the migration logs and ensure that all necessary hierarchies were migrated correctly.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps related to your version of SAP and the module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKEQ (for cost center hierarchy) or OKEE (for internal order hierarchy).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CY180 error and implement a solution to resolve it.