How To Fix FUDCN_COA003 - Invalid account level hierarchy type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FUDCN_COA - Chart of Accounts Hierarchy

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Invalid account level hierarchy type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FUDCN_COA003 - Invalid account level hierarchy type &1 ?

  The SAP error message FUDCN_COA003 indicates that there is an issue with the account level hierarchy type specified in your configuration or transaction. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid hierarchy type for the account level you are trying to use.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Hierarchy Type: The hierarchy type specified does not exist or is not defined correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the chart of accounts or the hierarchy settings.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect hierarchy type in the transaction.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Type: Verify that the hierarchy type you are using is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the chart of accounts and ensure that the hierarchy types are correctly defined. This can typically be found in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting (FI) settings.
  Correct Data Entry: If the hierarchy type was entered manually, double-check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy type. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the hierarchy types and their configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for defining the chart of accounts) or FSP0 (for maintaining the account hierarchy) to check and modify settings.
  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 SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FUDCN_COA003 error message in SAP.