How To Fix KJ143 - There is no higher-level item & for item &

KJ143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KJ - Cost Object Controlling for Make-to-Order Production

• Message number: 143

• Message text: There is no higher-level item & for item &

What causes this issue?

The item entered as the higher-level item for sales order item &V2&
does not exist in the system. It is not possible to summarize the
relevant data in order to carry out results analysis for item &V1&.

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?

Check your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ143 - There is no higher-level item & for item & ?

  The SAP error message KJ143, which states "There is no higher-level item & for item &," typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost management, particularly when dealing with cost objects such as internal orders, projects, or production orders. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a higher-level item (such as a parent order or project) for the specified item (such as a child order or activity).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchical Structure: The item you are trying to process does not have a defined higher-level item in the system. This could happen if the higher-level item was deleted or not created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the hierarchy in the controlling area may not be set up correctly, leading to missing links between items.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the higher-level item was not specified or was incorrectly entered.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user