How To Fix KS071 - Area & is not contained in hierarchy &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Area & is not contained in hierarchy &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS071 - Area & is not contained in hierarchy & ?

  The SAP error message KS071 typically indicates that a specified area (cost center, internal order, etc.) is not found in the specified hierarchy. This error often occurs in the context of cost accounting or controlling when trying to assign or analyze costs against a hierarchy that does not include the specified area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Assignment: The area you are trying to use is not assigned to the relevant hierarchy in the system.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Level: The area may be at a different level in the hierarchy than expected.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the area or hierarchy name.
  Hierarchy Not Activated: The hierarchy you are trying to use may not be activated or may not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KSH1 for cost center hierarchy) and verify that the area is included in the hierarchy.
  If it is not included, you may need to add it to the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Levels:
  
  Ensure that the area is at the correct level in the hierarchy. If it is supposed to be a child node, make sure it is correctly positioned under the parent node.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the area and hierarchy names for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is not activated, you may need to activate it in the system settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to cost center hierarchies and their configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KSH1: Create Cost Center Hierarchy
  KSH2: Change Cost Center Hierarchy
  KSH3: Display Cost Center Hierarchy
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on cost center hierarchies and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the KS071 error in SAP.