How To Fix KQ011 - Hierarchy ID & does not exist

KQ011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Hierarchy ID & does not exist

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KQ011 - Details

• The SAP error message KQ011, which states "Hierarchy ID & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to access or use a hierarchy that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with cost centers, profit centers, or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Hierarchy: The specified hierarchy ID does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the hierarchy ID or because the hierarchy has not been created yet.
  Incorrect Configuration: The hierarchy may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  Data Deletion: The hierarchy might have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy ID: Verify that the hierarchy ID you are using is correct. Ensure there are no typographical