How To Fix KCRP014 - Hierarchy '&1' does not exist for characteristic '&2'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KCRP - Message class for report painter - Original language english

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Hierarchy '&1' does not exist for characteristic '&2'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KCRP014 - Hierarchy '&1' does not exist for characteristic '&2'. ?

  The SAP error message KCRP014 indicates that a specific hierarchy does not exist for a given characteristic in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This error typically arises when you are trying to use a characteristic in a report or analysis that requires a hierarchy, but the hierarchy has not been defined or activated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The hierarchy for the specified characteristic has not been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message may not be correctly defined or may not be associated with any hierarchy.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the hierarchy from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KSH1 (for creating a hierarchy) or KSH2 (for changing a hierarchy).
  Verify if the hierarchy for the specified characteristic exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction code.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is activated and properly assigned to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the characteristic in the relevant settings (e.g., using transaction KSC1 for characteristics).
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and linked to the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy and the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no data issues that might be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to manage hierarchies and characteristics in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KSH1: Create Hierarchy
  KSH2: Change Hierarchy
  KSH3: Display Hierarchy
  KSC1: Create Characteristic
  KSC2: Change Characteristic
  KSC3: Display Characteristic
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, 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 KCRP014 error and ensure that the necessary hierarchy is in place for the specified characteristic.