How To Fix KH378 - New hierarchies have been created for characteristic "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 378

• Message text: New hierarchies have been created for characteristic "&"

What causes this issue?

A number of hierarchical structures are stored for the characteristic
&V1&. However, you have not yet chosen a hierarchy in the report
definition.
Due to the hierarchy settings (mandatory hierarchies), you must choose
a hierarchy.

System Response

You cannot execute the report until you have chosen a hierarchy and
saved the report under "Change report".

How to fix this error?

Execute the transaction "Change report" and choose a hierarchy for the
characteristic &V1&.
DEFINE &MESSAGE_TYP& = &V4&.

<DS:TRAN.KDNN>Change report</>


<DS:TRAN.KDNN>Change report</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH378 - New hierarchies have been created for characteristic "&" ?

  The SAP error message KH378 indicates that new hierarchies have been created for a characteristic in the context of SAP's CO (Controlling) module, particularly when dealing with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other areas that utilize characteristics and hierarchies.
  Cause:
  The error message KH378 typically occurs when:
  
  New Hierarchies Created: New hierarchies have been added for a characteristic that is being used in a report or analysis. This can happen when new data is uploaded or when changes are made to the master data.
  Inconsistent Data: The system detects that the existing reports or queries are referencing old hierarchies, which may no longer be valid due to the introduction of new hierarchies.
  Data Structure Changes: Changes in the data structure or configuration related to characteristics and hierarchies can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KH378 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchies: Review the new hierarchies that have been created for the characteristic in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., KSH1 for creating hierarchies) and checking the hierarchy settings.
  
  
  Update Reports/Queries: If you are running a report or query that references the old hierarchy, you may need to update it to use the new hierarchy. This can involve modifying the report layout or query settings to ensure it aligns with the new data structure.
  
  
  Reprocess Data: If the error is related to data inconsistencies, consider reprocessing the data or refreshing the data model to ensure that all reports and analyses are using the latest hierarchies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific characteristic and hierarchy changes. There may be specific instructions or considerations for handling new hierarchies.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSH1 (Create Hierarchy), KSH2 (Change Hierarchy), and KSH3 (Display Hierarchy) for managing hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on handling hierarchies in your version of SAP.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in data entry or reporting are trained on the implications of adding new hierarchies and how to manage them effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the KH378 error and ensure that your reports and analyses are functioning correctly with the new hierarchies.