How To Fix J-803 - Cannot find the saved portfolio hierarchy definition; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J- -

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Cannot find the saved portfolio hierarchy definition; see long text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J-803 - Cannot find the saved portfolio hierarchy definition; see long text ?

  The SAP error message J-803, which states "Cannot find the saved portfolio hierarchy definition; see long text," typically occurs in the context of SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) when the system is unable to locate a specific portfolio hierarchy definition that is required for a particular operation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Definition: The most common cause is that the portfolio hierarchy definition you are trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the portfolio hierarchy.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that prevents the hierarchy from being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition: Verify that the portfolio hierarchy definition exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CJ20N for project management) and checking the hierarchy settings.
  Create or Restore Hierarchy: If the hierarchy does not exist, you may need to create it. If it was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it manually.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the portfolio hierarchy. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to portfolio management to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  Transport Check: If the hierarchy was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully moved to the target system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long Text: The long text associated with the error message may provide additional context or specific instructions on how to resolve the issue. You can view this by clicking on the message or using the appropriate function in SAP to display the long text.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Portfolio and Project Management for guidance on managing portfolio hierarchies.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.