How To Fix KN320 - No input made for the hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 320

• Message text: No input made for the hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN320 - No input made for the hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message KN320 ("No input made for the hierarchy") typically occurs in the context of master data maintenance, particularly when dealing with hierarchical structures in SAP, such as customer hierarchies or material hierarchies. This error indicates that the system expects input related to a hierarchy, but none has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Input: The user did not provide the necessary input for a hierarchy when trying to create or modify a master record.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being used may not be appropriate for the type of data being processed, leading to the expectation of hierarchy input.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require hierarchy input for certain operations, and these settings may not be aligned with the user's actions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide Hierarchy Input: Ensure that you are entering the required hierarchy information when prompted. This may involve selecting a specific hierarchy or entering relevant data that