How To Fix G0047 - No item hierarchies maintained for chart of accounts &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 047

• Message text: No item hierarchies maintained for chart of accounts &1

What causes this issue?

In the where-used function for items, the system could find any
<DS:GLOS.3526B794AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>item hierarchies</> for
<DS:GLOS.3526B795AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>consolidation chart of
accounts</> &V1&.

System Response

The system can only display the following lists for cons chart of
accounts &V1&:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Items without a hierarchy
Totals items without a hierarchy
The system cannot correctly display the following lists if you have not
created and maintained item hierarchies for cons chart of accounts &V1&
:
Items in a hierarchy
Totals items in a hierarchy
Assignment of items to totals items
Assignment of totals items to totals items
Assignment of items to hierarchies
Assignment of totals items to hierarchies

How to fix this error?

Create and maintain item hierarchies for chart of accounts &V1& or
specify a different chart of accounts on the initial screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0047 - No item hierarchies maintained for chart of accounts &1 ?

  The SAP error message G0047, which states "No item hierarchies maintained for chart of accounts &1," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when trying to access certain financial data related to a specific chart of accounts (CoA). Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item Hierarchies: The primary cause of this error is that there are no item hierarchies defined for the specified chart of accounts. Item hierarchies are used to organize and categorize financial data, and if they are not set up, the system cannot process requests related to that CoA.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the Financial Accounting (FI) module where the item hierarchies have not been properly maintained or activated.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it’s possible that the item hierarchies were not transferred or set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Item Hierarchies:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Accounting > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Individual Processing > Create.
  Check if item hierarchies are defined for the specific chart of accounts. If not, you will need to create them.
  Use transaction code OBH2 to maintain item hierarchies for the chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the chart of accounts are correct. You can do this by navigating to SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Define Account Groups and checking the settings related to item hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to item hierarchies and chart of accounts to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBH1 (for creating item hierarchies) and OBH2 (for maintaining item hierarchies).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain item hierarchies and access the relevant financial data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting.