How To Fix KU103 - Hierarchy & & incorrectly defined (return code: &)

KU103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Hierarchy & & incorrectly defined (return code: &)

What causes this issue?

A summarization run could not be carried out on this hierarchy because
the hierarchy structure is incorrectly defined. Possible causes:
Return code 01:
The first field of hierarchy &v1& &v2& does not reference the
controlling area.
Return code 02:
The hierarchy structure is empty.
Return code 03:
Hierarchy ID &v2& does not exist.
Return code 04:
The hierarchy structure exceeds the maximum length.
Return code 05:
The hierarchy structure contains too many hierarchy fields.

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?

Go into Customizing and check hierarchy structure &v1& &v2&.
If the hierarchy type is OR (orders), select the following link:
<DS:TRAN.OKRA>Proceed</>
If the hierarchy type is PR (projects), select the following link:
<DS:TRAN.OKRB>Proceed</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KU103 - Details

• The SAP error message KU103 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a hierarchy in the system. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) modules, where hierarchies are used to structure data for reporting and analysis.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "KU103 Hierarchy & & incorrectly defined (return code: &)" usually points to one of the following issues:
  
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Definition: The hierarchy may not be defined correctly in the system. This could be due to missing nodes, incorrect parent-child relationships, or invalid settings.
  
  
  Missing or Inactive Hierarchy: The hierarchy you are trying to use may not exist, or it may be inactive in the system.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the hierarchy to be invalid.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the controlling area