How To Fix KM115 - The standard hierarchy in Cost Center Accounting is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 115

• Message text: The standard hierarchy in Cost Center Accounting is &1

What causes this issue?

You have selected the field "Copy standard hierarchy".

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?

Choose the standard hierarchy &V1& or deselect this
field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM115 - The standard hierarchy in Cost Center Accounting is &1 ?

  The SAP error message KM115 indicates an issue related to the standard hierarchy in Cost Center Accounting (CCA). The message typically states that the standard hierarchy is not defined or is not available for the specified controlling area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Standard Hierarchy: The standard hierarchy for the specified controlling area has not been created or is not active.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the controlling area settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the standard hierarchy.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to cost centers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Standard Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKA1 (Create Standard Hierarchy) or OKA2 (Change Standard Hierarchy) in SAP.
  Verify if the standard hierarchy exists for the controlling area in question. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Activate Standard Hierarchy:
  
  If the standard hierarchy exists but is not active, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the controlling area using transaction code OKKP (Controlling Area: Settings).
  Ensure that the controlling area is properly configured and linked to the correct standard hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the cost center accounting and the standard hierarchy. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on the cost center master data to ensure there are no inconsistencies. You can use transaction codes like KS03 (Display Cost Center) to review individual cost centers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on setting up and managing standard hierarchies in Cost Center Accounting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKA1: Create Standard Hierarchy
  OKA2: Change Standard Hierarchy
  OKKP: Controlling Area Settings
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM115 error and ensure that the standard hierarchy in Cost Center Accounting is correctly set up and accessible.