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

KH186 - Overview

• 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.
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