How To Fix KU120 - Initial node longer than entire hierarchy

KU120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Initial node longer than entire hierarchy

What causes this issue?

You entered a hierarchy node which exceeds the total hierarchy as
defined in customizing.
This hierarchy length (that is, the controlling area plus nodes) is
defined in the hierarchy ID.

How to fix this error?

Delete the entry for the hierarchy node.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KU120 - Details

• The SAP error message KU120, which states "Initial node longer than entire hierarchy," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with hierarchies in cost centers, profit centers, or other organizational structures.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch in the hierarchy structure. Specifically, it indicates that the initial node (the starting point of the hierarchy) is defined in a way that exceeds the total length or structure of the hierarchy itself. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Definition: The initial node may be incorrectly defined or may not exist in the hierarchy.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that define the hierarchy, such as missing nodes or incorrect relationships between nodes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues in the configuration settings related to the hierarchy in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KU120 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
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