How To Fix K9091 - Higher-level characteristic not suitable for hierarchy: See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Higher-level characteristic not suitable for hierarchy: See long text

What causes this issue?

The characteristic values of hierarchy &V1& of characteristic &V2& is
still dependent on one or more characteristic values. In this case the
value &V3&. These independent characteristics must be contained in the
general selections of the planning layout, which means that they are
not allowed in the rows or columns. The characteristic values for the
independent characteristics therefore build a filter for the
characteristic values occurring in the hierarchy. The system selects
from the hierarchy all the characteristic values that are suitable for
the values of the independent characteristics. In this case there were
no suitable characteristic values.
Example: A hierarchy exists for the "Cost center" characteristic. To
this "Cost center" characteristic belongs the "Controlling area"
independent characteristic. If the current controlling area is 0001,
the system selects from the hierarchy all the characteristic values
(pages in the hierarchy - in this case, cost centers) that belong to
controlling area 0001. If there are no cost centers for controlling
area 0001 in the hierarchy, the system issues the current message.

System Response

The entries are not accepted by the system

How to fix this error?

Select the characteristic value of the higher-level characteristic in
the planning layout or when replacing a variable in the initial screen,
so that suitable characteristic values occur in the hierarchy. You can
display the characteristic values for the hierarchy using the input
help F4.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9091 - Higher-level characteristic not suitable for hierarchy: See long text ?

  The SAP error message K9091, which states "Higher-level characteristic not suitable for hierarchy: See long text," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with characteristics and hierarchies in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of characteristics in a hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Configuration: The higher-level characteristic that you are trying to use in a hierarchy may not be compatible with the lower-level characteristics. This can happen if the characteristics are not defined correctly or if they do not share the same data type or structure.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the characteristics may be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to inconsistencies when trying to create or use hierarchies.
  
  
  Hierarchy Level Issues: The hierarchy may be trying to reference a characteristic that is not defined as a higher-level characteristic in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration: Review the configuration of the characteristics involved in the hierarchy. Ensure that the higher-level characteristic is defined correctly and is suitable for use in a hierarchy.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data for the characteristics is complete and correctly maintained. This includes checking for any missing entries or incorrect data types.
  
  
  Hierarchy Definition: Verify the hierarchy definition in the system. Make sure that the higher-level characteristic is properly defined and that it is intended to be used as a higher-level characteristic.
  
  
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. In SAP, you can often find additional information about the error by clicking on the message or looking it up in the SAP documentation.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, test the hierarchy again to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be needed to identify any other underlying issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring characteristics and hierarchies in CO-PA or other relevant modules.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or discussion boards where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.