How To Fix J5131 - Hierarchy definitions of the portfolio hierarchies of view & were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Hierarchy definitions of the portfolio hierarchies of view & were deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5131 - Hierarchy definitions of the portfolio hierarchies of view & were deleted ?

  The SAP error message J5131 indicates that the hierarchy definitions for the portfolio hierarchies of a specific view have been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) or SAP Controlling (CO) modules, where hierarchies are used to organize and manage projects, portfolios, or cost centers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Hierarchy: The hierarchy definitions for the specified view have been deleted, either intentionally or accidentally.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to changes in the hierarchy structure or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy definitions were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the hierarchy definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Definitions: Verify if the hierarchy definitions for the specified view exist in the system. You can do this by navigating to