How To Fix FCOM_MASTERDATA069 - Standard Hierarchy cannot be found in your selected controlling area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_MASTERDATA - Message class CO Master Data renovation

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Standard Hierarchy cannot be found in your selected controlling area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA069 - Standard Hierarchy cannot be found in your selected controlling area ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA069 indicates that the system cannot find the standard hierarchy for the selected controlling area. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, where a standard hierarchy is required for certain operations, such as cost center accounting or internal orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Standard Hierarchy: The standard hierarchy for the specified controlling area has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The controlling area selected in the transaction may not be the one where the standard hierarchy is defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the standard hierarchy.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Standard Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKT2 (Maintain Standard Hierarchy).
  Verify if the standard hierarchy exists for the controlling area you are working with.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Standard Hierarchy:
  
  If the standard hierarchy is missing, you can create it by using the same transaction (OKT2).
  Define the hierarchy structure according to your organizational needs.
  
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct controlling area in your transaction.
  Check if the controlling area is correctly assigned to the company code and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area and its master data.
  Consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, consult with your SAP CO module consultant to ensure that the controlling area is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKT2: Maintain Standard Hierarchy
  OKA0: Define Controlling Area
  KSH1: Create Cost Center
  KSH2: Change Cost Center
  KSH3: Display Cost Center
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on maintaining standard hierarchies and controlling area configurations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FCOM_MASTERDATA069 and ensure that the standard hierarchy is correctly set up in your SAP system.