How To Fix GK212 - Internal hierarchy error occurred

GK212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Internal hierarchy error occurred

What causes this issue?

An internal processing error occurred.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Restart the transaction and repeat your actions. If the error occurs
again, contact the SAP Hotline.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK212 - Internal hierarchy error occurred ?

  The SAP error message GK212, which states "Internal hierarchy error occurred," typically relates to issues with the internal hierarchy structure in SAP, particularly in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA). This error can arise due to various reasons, including inconsistencies in the hierarchy data, missing nodes, or issues with the configuration of the hierarchy.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Hierarchy Data: There may be inconsistencies in the hierarchy data, such as missing nodes or incorrect relationships between nodes.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the hierarchy in the controlling area or profit center may not be set up correctly.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the underlying data that the hierarchy is based on, such as missing or incorrect master data.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration: Review the configuration of the hierarchy