How To Fix KN068 - No hierarchy ID exists for hierarchy type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 068

• Message text: No hierarchy ID exists for hierarchy type &

What causes this issue?

Single objects are put into a hierarchy by means of a hierarchy ID. In
this case, no hierarchy ID was created in the system for hierarchy type
&v1&.

System Response

The system cannot generate a hierarchy.

How to fix this error?

If the hierarchy type is <ZH>OR</>, go into Customizing and create an
order hierarchy.
If the hierarchy type is <ZH>PR</>, go into Customizing and create a
summarization hierarchy for the projects.
If the hierarchy type is <ZH>HP</>, go into Customizing and generate
the hierarchy ID for the cost object IDs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN068 - No hierarchy ID exists for hierarchy type & ?

  The SAP error message KN068 ("No hierarchy ID exists for hierarchy type &") typically occurs in the context of master data management, particularly when dealing with customer hierarchies in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid hierarchy ID for the specified hierarchy type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy ID: The hierarchy ID that is being referenced does not exist in the system for the specified hierarchy type.
  Incorrect Configuration: The hierarchy type may not be properly configured in the system, or the hierarchy ID may not have been created or activated.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the absence of the required hierarchy ID.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBH1 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the hierarchy types and ensure that the required hierarchy ID is defined and active.
  If the hierarchy ID is missing, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Hierarchy ID:
  
  If the hierarchy ID does not exist, you can create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., OBH2 for creating a hierarchy).
  Ensure that the hierarchy type is correctly assigned to the hierarchy ID.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data to ensure that it is correctly linked to the hierarchy.
  Use transaction XD03 to view customer master data and verify the hierarchy assignments.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage hierarchy data. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the hierarchy types and IDs relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBH1, OBH2, XD03, and others that may be used for managing hierarchies and customer master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context for the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KN068 error and implement a solution to resolve it.