How To Fix KD260 - Hierarchy error with sender hierarchy &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Hierarchy error with sender hierarchy &

What causes this issue?

You want to settle a sender with settlement hierarchy number &V1& to a
receiver with hierarchy number &V2& and settle the receiver in the same
settlement run.

System Response

The sender is not settled:

How to fix this error?

There are two possible solutions:
RESET N1
Change the hierarchy number in the sender or receiver so that the
number in the receiver is smaller than that in the sender.
This ensures that the receiver is processed after the sender and that
both objects are settled completely in the settlement run.
Change the selection criteria so that they do not occur in the same
settlement run.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD260 - Hierarchy error with sender hierarchy & ?

  The SAP error message KD260, which indicates a "Hierarchy error with sender hierarchy," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when dealing with cost center accounting, internal orders, or profit center accounting. This error suggests that there is an issue with the hierarchy structure that is being used in a particular transaction or report.
  Causes of KD260 Error
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The sender hierarchy that is being referenced in the transaction does not exist or is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Assignment: The hierarchy assigned to the sender may not be valid for the specific context in which it is being used.
  Hierarchy Version Issues: The version of the hierarchy being used may not be active or may not correspond to the current fiscal year or period.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified hierarchy.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to