How To Fix KT001 - Specify name of hierarchy if Cost Center Accounting is active

KT001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Specify name of hierarchy if Cost Center Accounting is active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT001 - Specify name of hierarchy if Cost Center Accounting is active ?

  The SAP error message KT001 ("Specify name of hierarchy if Cost Center Accounting is active") typically occurs in the context of Cost Center Accounting (CCA) when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires a hierarchy to be specified, but none has been provided. This error is common when working with cost centers, internal orders, or other related financial objects in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Specification: The error indicates that the system expects a hierarchy to be specified for the cost center or related object, but it has not been provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the hierarchy is not set up correctly or is not linked to the cost center.
  Transaction Context: The specific transaction or report being executed may require a hierarchy to be defined in the selection criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify the Hierarchy: When prompted by the error message, ensure that you specify the