How To Fix KH279 - The selected hierarchy cannot be displayed

KH279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 279

• Message text: The selected hierarchy cannot be displayed

What causes this issue?

For technical reasons, the hierarchy you have selected cannot be
displayed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select a different hierarchy or execute the report using a different
output type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH279 - The selected hierarchy cannot be displayed ?

  The SAP error message KH279, which states "The selected hierarchy cannot be displayed," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when users attempt to access a hierarchy that is either not available, not properly configured, or has been deleted. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Hierarchy Not Defined: The hierarchy you are trying to access may not be defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the hierarchy.
  Hierarchy Deletion: The hierarchy might have been deleted or is inactive.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Version: The version of the hierarchy you are trying to access may not be the correct one or may not exist.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the hierarchy from being displayed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KSH1 for creating a hierarchy) and verify if the hierarchy exists