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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KU103 - Hierarchy & & incorrectly defined (return code: &) ?

  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 or other related settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KU103 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KAH1 for creating a hierarchy) and verify that the hierarchy is defined correctly.
  Ensure that all nodes are correctly linked and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Activate the Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is inactive, activate it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., KAH2 for changing a hierarchy).
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data that might be causing the hierarchy to be invalid. This may involve reviewing the underlying master data.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the hierarchy. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific hierarchy you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or known issues that can help.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the error and identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KAH1 (Create Hierarchy), KAH2 (Change Hierarchy), and KAH3 (Display Hierarchy).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the KU103 error for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to the KU103 error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KU103 error in your SAP system.