How To Fix K0166 - Standard hierarchy & could not be regenerated

K0166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Standard hierarchy & could not be regenerated

What causes this issue?

Master data (&V2&) was compared with the entries in standard hierarchy
&V1&. The SAP System analyzed the discrepancies and attempted to remove
them on the database. During this procedure termination occurred when
generating a group.
Standard hierarchy &V1& contains one or more of the following
inconsistencies:
The hierarchy node assigned in the master data is no longer contained
in the standard hierarchy.
The hierarchy node assigned in the mastr data no longer exists on the
the data base.
The standard hierachy contains value intervals.
The standard hierarchy contains values for which no master data exist.
The standard hierarchy contains values in nodes which are different to
the nodes assigned in master data.
The standard hierarchy contains multiple values.

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?

Analyze the discrepancies in standard hierarchy &V1& and try to remove
them manually. Contact your SAP consultant or the SAP hotline if
necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K0166 - Standard hierarchy & could not be regenerated ?

  The SAP error message K0166, which states "Standard hierarchy & could not be regenerated," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module when there is an issue with the standard hierarchy of cost centers or internal orders. This error indicates that the system was unable to regenerate the standard hierarchy for a particular controlling area.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The standard hierarchy may not be properly defined or may be missing some nodes or elements that are required for regeneration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to regenerate the standard hierarchy.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the controlling area or the hierarchy itself.
  Locked Objects: The objects involved in the hierarchy might be locked by another user or process, preventing regeneration.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the hierarchy from being regenerated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition: Ensure that the standard hierarchy is correctly defined