How To Fix K0196 - No standard hierarchy has been created for CO area &

K0196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 196

• Message text: No standard hierarchy has been created for CO area &

What causes this issue?

The <GL:standard_hierarchy>standard hierarchy</> is not defined in
controlling area &V1&.

System Response

The SAP System cannot continue processing.

How to fix this error?

Create the standard hierarchy in controlling area maintenance:
Position the cursor on the controlling area.
Use <ZH>Basic data</> function.
Maintain the "Std.hier." field.

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K0196 - Details

• The SAP error message K0196 "No standard hierarchy has been created for CO area &" typically occurs in the Controlling (CO) module when you attempt to perform an operation that requires a standard hierarchy, but none has been defined for the specified Controlling area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Standard Hierarchy: The primary cause of this error is that a standard hierarchy has not been created for the specified Controlling area. The standard hierarchy is essential for organizing cost centers, internal orders, and other CO objects.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the standard hierarchy is not properly assigned or activated.
  Data Entry Error: The error may also arise from entering an incorrect Controlling area in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K0196 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Create a Standard Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Standard Hierarchy.
  Select the appropriate Controlling area and create