How To Fix K0165 - Standard hierarchy &: contains interval & through &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Standard hierarchy &: contains interval & through &

What causes this issue?

The following inconsistency was determined when comparing the master
data and the standard hierarchy:
Standard hierarchy &V1& contains an interval (from value &V2& to value
&V3& ). Intervals are not allowed in standard hierarchies.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Remove the inconsistency.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K0165 - Standard hierarchy &: contains interval & through & ?

  The SAP error message K0165 typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when working with standard hierarchies in cost centers or internal orders. The message indicates that there is an issue with the standard hierarchy, specifically that it contains an interval that is not valid or is incorrectly defined.
  Cause:
  The error message K0165 is triggered when:
  
  The standard hierarchy is not properly defined, meaning that there are gaps or overlaps in the intervals defined for the nodes.
  The intervals for the nodes in the hierarchy do not match the expected format or range.
  There may be a missing node or an incorrectly assigned node in the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K0165 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Standard Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKT2 (for cost centers) or OKT3 (for internal orders) to display the standard hierarchy.
  Review the structure of the hierarchy to ensure that all nodes are correctly defined and that there are no gaps or overlaps in the intervals.
  
  
  
  Adjust Intervals:
  
  If you find any incorrect intervals, adjust them to ensure that they are continuous and do not overlap.
  Make sure that the intervals are defined correctly according to the requirements of your organization.
  
  
  
  Validate Nodes:
  
  Ensure that all nodes in the hierarchy are valid and that they are assigned correctly.
  Check for any missing nodes that should be part of the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is too complex or if there are too many issues, consider recreating the standard hierarchy from scratch to ensure that it is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on defining standard hierarchies and intervals.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking and adjusting the hierarchy, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKT2: Display Standard Hierarchy for Cost Centers
  OKT3: Display Standard Hierarchy for Internal Orders
  OKT1: Create Standard Hierarchy for Cost Centers
  OKT4: Change Standard Hierarchy for Cost Centers
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to error K0165 for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on controlling and standard hierarchies.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the K0165 error in SAP.