How To Fix KH186 - Hierarch &2 &3 does not exist for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Hierarch &2 &3 does not exist for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH186 - Hierarch &2 &3 does not exist for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message KH186 indicates that a specified hierarchy does not exist for a given characteristic in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Product Costing. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a characteristic that is expected to have a hierarchy associated with it, but the system cannot find the specified hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The hierarchy for the specified characteristic has not been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use may not be correctly defined or may not be linked to the expected hierarchy.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the hierarchy.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KCH1 for creating a hierarchy) and verify if the hierarchy for the characteristic exists.
  If it does not exist, create the hierarchy for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the characteristic in the characteristic settings (transaction KCH2) to ensure it is correctly defined and linked to the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the data that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Activate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. If it is corrupted, consider recreating it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KCH1: Create Hierarchy
  KCH2: Change Hierarchy
  KCH3: Display Hierarchy
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing hierarchies and characteristics in SAP CO.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KH186 error and ensure that the necessary hierarchies are in place for the characteristics you are working with.