How To Fix KU211 - No hierarchy nodes exist


KU211 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

  • Message number: 211

  • Message text: No hierarchy nodes exist

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  • What causes this issue?

    The function you area trying to carry out requires a hierarchy node.
    Summarization was not carried out for the hierarchy ID you entered.
    Therefore, there are no hierarchy nodes.

    How to fix this error?

    Select another hierarchy ID or
    Carry out a summarization for this hierarchy ID and select the function
    again.

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KU211 - Details

  • The SAP error message KU211: No hierarchy nodes exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to access or display a hierarchy that has not been defined or does not contain any nodes. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with cost centers, profit centers, or internal orders.
    
    Cause: Missing Hierarchy Definition: The hierarchy you are trying to access has not been created or defined in the system. Inactive Hierarchy: The hierarchy exists but is not active or has been set to inactive. Incorrect Selection: You may be trying to access a hierarchy that is not relevant for the selected criteria or period. Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to view the hierarchy nodes can also lead to this error.
    Solution: Check Hierarchy Definition: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KSH1 for cost center hierarchy) and verify if the hierarchy has been created. If it does not exist, you will

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