How To Fix K0159 - Enter an item hierarchy or a group

K0159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K0 - Error Messages for Central Controlling Routines

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Enter an item hierarchy or a group

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain or display an item hierarchy without having made
the entries required.

System Response

The SAP System cannot determine an item hierarchy if the required
entries are missing.

How to fix this error?

Enter either an item hierarchy or a group.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K0159 - Enter an item hierarchy or a group ?

  The SAP error message K0159, which states "Enter an item hierarchy or a group," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform a task that requires specifying an item hierarchy or a group, but you have not provided the necessary information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy or Group: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a valid item hierarchy or group in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the item hierarchies or groups in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the item hierarchies or groups.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Valid Hierarchy or Group:
  
  Ensure that you are entering a valid item hierarchy or group in the required field. Check the dropdown or search help to find the correct entries.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are responsible for system configuration, verify that the