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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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, check the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area (usually under the Project System or Portfolio Management settings) to ensure that the portfolio hierarchies are defined and active.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user account has the necessary authorizations to view and select the portfolio hierarchies. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to Portfolio Management for additional guidance on how to set up and select portfolio hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP PPM that deal with portfolio management, such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on SAP Portfolio Management to better understand how to work with portfolio hierarchies effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the J-871 error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.