How To Fix J3545 - Hierarchy level & cannot be found

J3545 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 545

• Message text: Hierarchy level & cannot be found

What causes this issue?

The hierarchy level key entered for object no. &V2& does not exist for
the current variant.
This dataset was not included in the dataset.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your settings in Customizing for the current variants and the
hierarchy key specified in the object number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3545 - Hierarchy level & cannot be found ?

  The SAP error message J3545, which states "Hierarchy level & cannot be found," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with hierarchical structures such as cost centers, profit centers, or internal orders. This error indicates that the system is unable to locate a specified hierarchy level that is required for processing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Level: The specified hierarchy level does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Assignment: The hierarchy level may not be correctly assigned to the relevant master data (e.g., cost centers or profit centers).
  Data Deletion: The hierarchy level may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for current transactions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified hierarchy level.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect hierarchy level or code in the transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
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