How To Fix J-871 - Select at least one portfolio hierarchy

J-871 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J- -

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Select at least one portfolio hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J-871 - Select at least one portfolio hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message J-871 "Select at least one portfolio hierarchy" typically occurs in the context of SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) when a user attempts to execute a function that requires a selection of a portfolio hierarchy, but none has been selected.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a selected portfolio hierarchy in the relevant transaction or report. This can happen if:
  
  The user did not select any portfolio hierarchy from the available options.
  The portfolio hierarchy is not defined or available in the system.
  There may be a configuration issue where the hierarchy is not properly set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the J-871 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Portfolio Hierarchy:
  
  Go back to the screen where the error occurred.
  Look for the section where you can select a portfolio hierarchy.
  Ensure that you select at least one hierarchy from the list provided.
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  If you believe you should have access to a portfolio hierarchy,