How To Fix KM797 - Hierarchy area &1 is not permitted for profit center &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 797

• Message text: Hierarchy area &1 is not permitted for profit center &2

What causes this issue?

The standard hierarchy for Profit Center Accounting is not
time-dependent.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM797 - Hierarchy area &1 is not permitted for profit center &2 ?

  The SAP error message KM797 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchy area and profit center configuration in the system. Specifically, it means that the specified hierarchy area is not allowed for the given profit center. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and profit center accounting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Area Configuration: The hierarchy area specified in the transaction or report is not assigned to the profit center in question. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing assignments in the system.
  Profit Center Settings: The profit center may not be set up to use the specified hierarchy area, or it may be restricted to certain hierarchy areas only.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the profit center or hierarchy area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Area Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Profit