How To Fix KM024 - Standard hierarchy has not been defined in controlling area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Standard hierarchy has not been defined in controlling area &1

What causes this issue?

No standard hierarchy has been defined in Profit Center Accounting for
the current controlling area &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?

First define a profit center standard hierarchy:
In Customizing for <LS>General Ledger Accounting (New)</>, you do this
under <LS>Master Data -> Profit Center -> Define Profit Center Standard
Hierarchy in Controlling Area</>.
In Customizing for classic <LS>Profit Center Accounting</>, you do this
under <LS>Controlling -> Profit Center Accounting -> Basic Settings ->
Controlling Area Settings -> <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK10KE5>Maintain
Controlling Area Settings.</></>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM024 - Standard hierarchy has not been defined in controlling area &1 ?

  The SAP error message KM024, which states "Standard hierarchy has not been defined in controlling area &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you attempt to perform an operation that requires a standard hierarchy to be defined for a specific controlling area.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A standard hierarchy for the specified controlling area has not been created or activated.
  The system is trying to access a cost center or internal order that requires a standard hierarchy for reporting or planning purposes.
  The controlling area is not properly configured in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KM024 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Standard Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Standard Hierarchy.
  Select the appropriate controlling area and create a standard hierarchy if it does not exist.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is properly structured and that all necessary nodes (cost centers, internal orders, etc.) are