How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE003 - Cannot read virtual hierarchies for &1; class is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Cannot read virtual hierarchies for &1; class is invalid

What causes this issue?

The <ZK>Read Virtual Hierarchy </>(<ZH>CL_FCOM_IP_HRY_READER</>) class
and its subclasses support a predefined set of virtual hierarchies. The
<ZK>Read Virtual Hierarchy</><LS> </>(<ZH>CL_FCOM_IP_HRY_READER</>)
class and its subclasses cannot be used for customer-defined
<GL:352AA0AED9685CD5E10000009B38F974>InfoObject</>.

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?

Create and select a class that can be used with virtual hierarchies for
&v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE003 - Cannot read virtual hierarchies for &1; class is invalid ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE003 indicates that there is an issue with reading virtual hierarchies in the context of financial planning or controlling. This error typically arises when the system cannot access or interpret the hierarchy data for a specific object, which is often due to configuration or data integrity issues.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Class: The class associated with the virtual hierarchy may be invalid or not properly defined in the system.
  Missing Hierarchy: The hierarchy that is being referenced may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from reading the hierarchy correctly.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the planning application or the hierarchy setup can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Class Definition: Verify that the class associated with the virtual hierarchy is correctly defined and active in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Validate Hierarchy Existence: Ensure that the hierarchy you are trying to access exists and is correctly set up. You can check this in the hierarchy management section of your SAP system.
  Review Authorizations: Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the hierarchy data.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  Reconfigure Hierarchies: If there are configuration errors, you may need to reconfigure the hierarchies or the planning application settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or RSCUSTV10 (Customizing of Hierarchies) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for the error code in the SAP Support Portal.
  Support Community: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to the SAP Community or SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the FCOM_PLANNING_CORE003 error message.