How To Fix KP403 - Group &1 is not a hierarchiy area of cost center master data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Group &1 is not a hierarchiy area of cost center master data

What causes this issue?

The resource price for a cost center can only be found at group level
if the group is stored in the master record of the cost center as the
hierarchy area (CSKS-KHINR field). The entered group &V1& has, however,
not been stored as a hierarchy area in controlling area &V2&.

System Response

The price stored in the group (with the current status of the master
data) cannot later be found by the system during resource planning.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP403 - Group &1 is not a hierarchiy area of cost center master data ?

  The SAP error message KP403 ("Group &1 is not a hierarchy area of cost center master data") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction or report that involves cost centers, and the specified group is not recognized as a valid hierarchy area for the cost center master data.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Group Assignment: The group you are trying to use is not assigned as a hierarchy area in the cost center master data.
  Missing Hierarchy: The hierarchy for the cost center may not be defined or activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling (CO) module that prevent the system from recognizing the group as a valid hierarchy area.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or the hierarchy structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Group Assignment:
  
  Go to the cost center master data and verify if the group you are trying to use is correctly assigned as a hierarchy area.
  Use transaction code KS03 to display the cost center and check the hierarchy area.
  
  
  
  Define Hierarchy:
  
  If the group is not defined as a hierarchy area, you may need to create or modify the hierarchy.
  Use transaction code KSH1 to create a new hierarchy or KSH2 to change an existing one.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the controlling module to ensure that the hierarchy areas are correctly set up.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to the controlling area settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the cost center master data to identify any inconsistencies.
  You can use transaction code KAH2 to check the cost center hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing cost center hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSH1: Create Cost Center Hierarchy
  KSH2: Change Cost Center Hierarchy
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  KAH2: Display Cost Center Hierarchy
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on cost center accounting and hierarchy management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KP403 error and ensure that your cost center hierarchy is correctly configured.