How To Fix J5220 - There is no structure definition for portfolio hierarchy &1 (view &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 220

• Message text: There is no structure definition for portfolio hierarchy &1 (view &2)

What causes this issue?

The specified portfolio hierarchy was set up but there is no structure
definition.

System Response

The portfolio hierarchy cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Maintain a structure definition and generate the structure of the
portfolio hierarchy.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5220 - There is no structure definition for portfolio hierarchy &1 (view &2) ?

  The SAP error message J5220 indicates that there is no structure definition for the specified portfolio hierarchy in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) when trying to access or manipulate a portfolio hierarchy that has not been properly defined or configured.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Structure Definition: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a structure definition for the specified portfolio hierarchy. This could be due to:
  
  The hierarchy not being created or activated.
  The structure definition being deleted or not properly configured.
  Incorrect or missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  
  
  
  Incorrect View: The view specified in the error message may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the expected hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the J5220 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ30 (Project Structure) and check if the portfolio hierarchy exists.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Use transaction SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant section for Portfolio Management and check the settings for the portfolio hierarchy.
  Ensure that the structure definitions are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Verify that the necessary entries exist in the customizing tables related to portfolio hierarchies. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to check the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Structure:
  
  If the structure definition is missing, you may need to recreate it. This can involve defining the hierarchy again in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using. There may be specific patches or notes that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N, CJ30, and SPRO for managing project structures and customizing settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error J5220 in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify portfolio hierarchies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.