How To Fix GK646 - ALL hierarchies for drilldown reports of SAP Cons. will be transported!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 646

• Message text: ALL hierarchies for drilldown reports of SAP Cons. will be transported!

What causes this issue?

You have created or changed a hierarchy for drilldown reports in the
consolidation system.

System Response

A transport entry will now be created for this hierarchy. <ZH>Warning:
</> Due to technical conditions, this entry triggers the transport of
<ZH>all</> hierarchies for the drilldown reports of consolidation.
This will overwrite any existing definitions in the target system, even
for hierarchies that were left unmodified in the source system.

How to fix this error?

Execute the transport to the target system only if you are sure that no
existing hierarchy definitions will be damaged.

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 GK646 - ALL hierarchies for drilldown reports of SAP Cons. will be transported! ?

  The SAP error message GK646 indicates that there is an issue related to the transport of hierarchies for drilldown reports in SAP Controlling (CO). This error typically arises when you are trying to transport hierarchies that are not properly defined or are missing in the transport request.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchies: The hierarchies that you are trying to transport may not exist in the source system or are not included in the transport request.
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may not be correctly configured to include the necessary objects.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the transport of the hierarchies.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the hierarchies that are causing the transport to fail.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchies: Ensure that all the required hierarchies are defined in the source system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., KAH1 for cost center hierarchies).
  Include in Transport Request: Make sure that the hierarchies are included in the transport request. You can do this by checking the transport request in the Transport Organizer (SE09 or SE10).
  Review Authorizations: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to transport the hierarchies. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team or security administrator.
  Check for Inconsistencies: Use transaction KAH2 to check for any inconsistencies in the hierarchy data. If inconsistencies are found, resolve them before attempting to transport again.
  Recreate Hierarchies: If the hierarchies are not transportable, consider recreating them in the target system manually after the transport.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KAH1: Create Cost Center Hierarchy
  KAH2: Change Cost Center Hierarchy
  KAH3: Display Cost Center Hierarchy
  
  
  Transport Organizer: SE09/SE10 for managing transport requests.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for GK646 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing hierarchies in SAP Controlling.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.