How To Fix HPC017 - Hierarchy type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HPC - Classification-Based Product Hierarchy

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Hierarchy type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HPC017 - Hierarchy type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HPC017, which states "Hierarchy type &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Hierarchy Management, particularly when dealing with hierarchical data structures in applications like SAP Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or SAP Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system is unable to find a hierarchy type that is referenced in a transaction or report. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Type: The hierarchy type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The hierarchy type may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the hierarchy type code entered by the user.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HPC017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Type:
  
  Check the hierarchy