How To Fix FUDCN_COA002 - Account level hierarchy &1 does not exist under chart of accounts &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FUDCN_COA - Chart of Accounts Hierarchy

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Account level hierarchy &1 does not exist under chart of accounts &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FUDCN_COA002 - Account level hierarchy &1 does not exist under chart of accounts &2 ?

  The SAP error message FUDCN_COA002 indicates that there is an issue with the account level hierarchy in the context of a specific chart of accounts. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the specified account level hierarchy for the given chart of accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The specified account level hierarchy does not exist in the system for the given chart of accounts.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the account level hierarchy may not have been set up correctly.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the hierarchy name or chart of accounts code being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBH2 (or the relevant transaction for managing account hierarchies).
  Verify if the account level hierarchy exists for the specified chart of accounts.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Account Level Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is missing, you can create it by using the appropriate transaction (e.g., OBH1 for creating a new hierarchy).
  Ensure that you correctly assign it to the relevant chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Verify Chart of Accounts:
  
  Check if the chart of accounts code is correct and exists in the system.
  You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings for the chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the names of the hierarchy and chart of accounts for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the account level hierarchy.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing account level hierarchies and charts of accounts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBH1, OBH2, and OBD2 for managing account hierarchies and charts of accounts.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FUDCN_COA002 and ensure that the account level hierarchy is correctly configured under the specified chart of accounts.