How To Fix K0189 - Standard hierarchy & in CO area & has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Standard hierarchy & in CO area & has been deleted

What causes this issue?

When deleting standard hierarchy &V1&, it is also deleted from
controlling area &V2&. The basic data in controlling area &V2& is now
incomplete.

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?

Call up controlling area maintenance and enter a hierarchy in the basic
data for controlling area &V2& which does not contain other cost
centers, or let the SAP System create a hierarchy automatically. This
hierarchy is used as the standard hierarchy for controlling area &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K0189 - Standard hierarchy & in CO area & has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message K0189 indicates that a standard hierarchy in a controlling (CO) area has been deleted. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform an operation that requires access to a standard hierarchy that no longer exists in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Standard Hierarchy: The standard hierarchy for a controlling area has been deleted, which means that the system cannot find the necessary structure to perform the requested operation.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the controlling area settings or the hierarchy structure.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, possibly due to manual changes or errors during data migration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recreate the Standard Hierarchy:
  
  If the standard hierarchy was deleted, you will need to recreate it. This can be done through the following steps:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Standard Hierarchy.
  Use the transaction code OKA2 to create a new standard hierarchy for the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly configured and that the standard hierarchy is properly assigned. You can check this in the configuration settings for controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the standard hierarchy. Lack of proper authorizations can sometimes lead to misleading error messages.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no other issues in the controlling area that could be causing this error. You can use transaction codes like KAH1 to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing standard hierarchies and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKA2: Create Standard Hierarchy
  OKA3: Display Standard Hierarchy
  KAH1: Check for inconsistencies in cost center accounting
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K0189 error and restore functionality to your controlling area.