How To Fix J-851 - Cannot find portfolio hierarchy &2 in view &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J- -

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Cannot find portfolio hierarchy &2 in view &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J-851 - Cannot find portfolio hierarchy &2 in view &1 ?

  The SAP error message J-851 "Cannot find portfolio hierarchy &2 in view &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) when the system is unable to locate a specified portfolio hierarchy in the designated view. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The specified portfolio hierarchy does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Incorrect View: The view specified in the error message may not be correctly set up or may not contain the hierarchy you are trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified portfolio hierarchy or view.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from locating the hierarchy.
  Configuration Issues: The portfolio management configuration may not be correctly set up, leading to issues in hierarchy retrieval.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence: Verify that the portfolio hierarchy specified in the error message actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report to list existing hierarchies.
  
  
  Review View Configuration: Ensure that the view specified in the error message is correctly configured and that it includes the necessary hierarchies. You may need to adjust the view settings or create a new view if necessary.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to access the portfolio hierarchy and the view. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to review and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data inconsistencies that may be affecting the portfolio hierarchy. This may involve checking for orphaned records or other data integrity issues.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for Portfolio Management in SAP to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking settings in transaction codes like OPPM (Portfolio Management) or related configuration transactions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing portfolio hierarchies and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OPPM (for Portfolio Management) and others that may be used to manage hierarchies and views.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider reaching out to SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for more in-depth troubleshooting.