How To Fix J5226 - Portfolio hierarchy &1 (view &2) does not exist; entries in table &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Portfolio hierarchy &1 (view &2) does not exist; entries in table &3

What causes this issue?

One of the dependent tables for the portfolio hierarchy contains
entries which relate to a hierarchy that does not exist. The portfolio
hierarchy may not have been deleted correctly. The following tables may
be involved:
JBRPHDEF: Structure Definitions
JBRPHDEFBK: Saved Structure Definitions
JBRPHBAUMS: Hierarchy Structures
JBRZUORDNT: Allocation of Base Portfolios to End Nodes
JBRTKCHABK: Saved Characteristic Hierarchies

System Response

The table entries in question are of no further use.

How to fix this error?

Delete the specified portfolio hierarchy consistently using the
appropriate transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5226 - Portfolio hierarchy &1 (view &2) does not exist; entries in table &3 ?

  The SAP error message J5226 indicates that there is an issue with the portfolio hierarchy in the system. Specifically, it states that the specified portfolio hierarchy (denoted by &1) and the associated view (denoted by &2) do not exist, and there are entries in the specified table (denoted by &3) that are likely related to this hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The specified portfolio hierarchy may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the hierarchy is not properly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as orphaned entries in the table that reference a non-existent hierarchy.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code CJ20N for project management) and verify if the portfolio hierarchy exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., CJH1 for creating a portfolio hierarchy).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the portfolio management module to ensure that the hierarchy is set up correctly.
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If there are entries in the specified table (&3) that reference the missing hierarchy, you may need to clean up these entries. This could involve deleting or correcting orphaned records.
  Use transaction SE16 or SE11 to view the contents of the table and identify problematic entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the portfolio hierarchy.
  Check user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJH1, CJH2, CJH3, CJ20N, and SPRO.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error J5226 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message J5226 in your SAP system.