How To Fix KU211 - No hierarchy nodes exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 211

• Message text: No hierarchy nodes exist

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KU211 - No hierarchy nodes exist ?

  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 need to create the hierarchy using the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy exists but is inactive, you can activate it using the relevant transaction (e.g., KSH2 for changing cost center hierarchy).
  
  
  
  Verify Selection Criteria:
  
  Ensure that the selection criteria you are using to access the hierarchy are correct. Check the fiscal year, period, and other parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the hierarchy. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your access rights.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on how to create and manage hierarchies in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSH1 (Create Hierarchy), KSH2 (Change Hierarchy), and KSH3 (Display Hierarchy).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Community forums for additional assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KU211 error and successfully access the required hierarchy nodes.