How To Fix K/104 - Error occurred in derivation step "Read Customer Hierarchy"

K/104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K/ -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Error occurred in derivation step "Read Customer Hierarchy"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K/104 - Error occurred in derivation step "Read Customer Hierarchy" ?

  The SAP error message K/104, which states "Error occurred in derivation step 'Read Customer Hierarchy'," typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or profitability analysis when the system is unable to read the customer hierarchy data during the derivation process. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Customer Hierarchy Data: The customer hierarchy data may not be maintained correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries or incorrect configurations.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the customer hierarchy data.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The derivation strategy or rules may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to failures in reading the hierarchy.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to customers or hierarchies, such as missing or incorrect relationships.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical