How To Fix IDCN117 - Account Level Hierarchy &1 from Chart of Accounts &2 has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Account Level Hierarchy &1 from Chart of Accounts &2 has been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCN117 - Account Level Hierarchy &1 from Chart of Accounts &2 has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message IDCN117 indicates that an account level hierarchy associated with a specific chart of accounts has been deleted. This error typically arises in the context of financial reporting or when trying to access or manipulate account hierarchies in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Deletion of Hierarchy: The primary cause of this error is that the account level hierarchy referenced in the system has been deleted. This could happen due to:
  
  Manual deletion by a user with the necessary permissions.
  A data migration or system upgrade process that inadvertently removed the hierarchy.
  Changes in the configuration settings that led to the hierarchy being marked as inactive or deleted.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings related to the chart of accounts or the account hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Status: Verify if the account level hierarchy still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (like OBH1 for account hierarchies) and checking the status of the hierarchy.
  
  
  Recreate the Hierarchy: If the hierarchy has been deleted and is required for your operations, you may need to recreate it. This can be done through the appropriate configuration transactions in SAP.
  
  
  Restore from Backup: If the deletion was unintentional, check if there is a backup or transport request that can restore the deleted hierarchy.
  
  
  Review Change Logs: If available, review the change logs to identify who deleted the hierarchy and why. This can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on managing account hierarchies and charts of accounts.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the steps to take, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBH1 (for creating and managing account hierarchies) and OBD2 (for managing chart of accounts).
  User Permissions: Ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to manage account hierarchies and charts of accounts to prevent unauthorized deletions.
  System Configuration: Regularly review system configurations and settings to ensure they align with business requirements and prevent accidental deletions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IDCN117 error and restore functionality related to account level hierarchies in your SAP system.