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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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
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