How To Fix IDCN116 - Ref. Account Level Hierarchy & does not exist in Ref. Chart of Accounts &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Ref. Account Level Hierarchy & does not exist in Ref. Chart of Accounts &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCN116 - Ref. Account Level Hierarchy & does not exist in Ref. Chart of Accounts & ?

  The SAP error message IDCN116 typically indicates that there is an issue with the reference account level hierarchy in relation to the reference chart of accounts. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify a financial document, or when performing configuration tasks related to account hierarchies.
  Cause:
  The error message IDCN116 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The specified reference account level hierarchy does not exist in the reference chart of accounts. This could happen if the hierarchy was not created or was deleted.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the chart of accounts or the account hierarchy.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect mappings or missing entries in the configuration tables.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IDCN116 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBH1 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check if the reference account level hierarchy exists in the reference chart of accounts.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is missing, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., OBH1 for creating account hierarchies).
  Ensure that the hierarchy is correctly defined and linked to the reference chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the reference chart of accounts and the account hierarchy are correctly set up.
  Verify that the account groups and accounts are properly assigned to the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the configuration or data.
  Use transaction codes like OB52 to check for any open periods that might affect the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the account hierarchy.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBH1, OBH2, and OBH3 for managing account hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IDCN116 error in SAP.