How To Fix J-801 - Cannot find a portfolio hierarchy; check your selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J- -

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Cannot find a portfolio hierarchy; check your selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J-801 - Cannot find a portfolio hierarchy; check your selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message J-801, "Cannot find a portfolio hierarchy; check your selection criteria," typically occurs in the context of SAP Portfolio Management or related modules when the system is unable to locate a specified portfolio hierarchy based on the criteria provided in the selection screen.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria entered do not match any existing portfolio hierarchies in the system. This could be due to typos, incorrect values, or using outdated criteria.
  
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The portfolio hierarchy you are trying to access may not exist in the system. This could happen if it was deleted or never created.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the specified portfolio hierarchy.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the hierarchy.
  
  
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the portfolio hierarchy, especially if recent changes were made to the configuration.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that all fields are filled out correctly and that you are using valid values.
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Existence: Use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ30 (Project Planning) to check if the portfolio hierarchy exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the portfolio hierarchy. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your permissions.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run any relevant consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve data issues. This may involve checking for missing or inconsistent data in the hierarchy.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific configuration settings related to portfolio hierarchies.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N, CJ30, and CJ01 for managing project hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error J-801 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.