How To Fix KM116 - The standard hierarchy already exists in Profit Center Accounting

KM116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: The standard hierarchy already exists in Profit Center Accounting

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The existing standard hierarchy cannot be overwritten, since this could
lead to inconsistencies in the data.

How to fix this error?

If you want to copy the standard hierarchy, deleting the existing
hierarchy in Profit Center Accounting.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KM116 - Details

• The SAP error message KM116, which states "The standard hierarchy already exists in Profit Center Accounting," typically occurs when you attempt to create a new standard hierarchy in Profit Center Accounting (PCA) that already exists in the system. This can happen if you are trying to create a hierarchy with the same name or identifier as one that is already defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Hierarchy: You are trying to create a standard hierarchy that has the same name or identifier as an existing one.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misunderstanding in the configuration process, leading to attempts to create a hierarchy that is already set up.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have included existing hierarchies that conflict with new entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Hierarchies: 
  
  Go to the transaction code KSH1 (Create Standard Hierarchy) or KSH2 (Change Standard Hierarchy) and check if the hierarchy you are trying to create