How To Fix KT156 - No standard hierarchy exists for controlling area &

KT156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 156

• Message text: No standard hierarchy exists for controlling area &

What causes this issue?

You attempted to branch to change/display of the
<GL:standard_hierarchy>standard hierarchy</> although no standard
hierarchy exists.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Create a standard hierarchy for controlling area &V1& (basic data,
area) and save it after returning to the controlling area list screen.
You can then branch to the standard hierarchy created.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT156 - No standard hierarchy exists for controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message KT156 "No standard hierarchy exists for controlling area &" typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a standard hierarchy in the controlling area, but none has been defined. This is common in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Standard Hierarchy: The primary cause of this error is that there is no standard hierarchy defined for the specified controlling area in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area may not be properly configured, or the standard hierarchy may have been deleted or not created.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute requires a standard hierarchy to be present, such as when you are trying to assign cost centers or internal orders.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to create or check the standard hierarchy for the controlling area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  Access the SAP GUI: Log in