How To Fix KM117 - Standard hierarchy &1 was copied

KM117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Standard hierarchy &1 was copied

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KM117 - Details

• The SAP error message KM117, which states "Standard hierarchy &1 was copied," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when there is an issue related to the standard hierarchy of a cost center or profit center. This message indicates that the system has detected that a standard hierarchy has been copied, which may not be the intended action or may lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Copying: The error usually arises when a standard hierarchy is copied from one version to another or from one controlling area to another, and there may be issues with the configuration or data integrity.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the hierarchy from being properly copied or utilized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to the standard hierarchy.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the controlling area or the hierarchy