How To Fix KU218 - There are no active hierarchies for hierarchy type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 218

• Message text: There are no active hierarchies for hierarchy type &

The <LS>Hierarchy overview</> function displays the active hierarchy
functions per hierarchy type, that is, the hierarchy ID via which the
summarization nodes are created.
No objects have been summarized for hierarchy type &v1&. All of the
hierarchies are still inactive.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KU218 - There are no active hierarchies for hierarchy type & ?

  The SAP error message KU218 ("There are no active hierarchies for hierarchy type &") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to use a hierarchy that is not currently active or does not exist for the specified hierarchy type. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with cost centers, profit centers, or internal orders.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Hierarchy: The hierarchy you are trying to access is not active. Hierarchies can be set to inactive for various reasons, such as changes in organizational structure or data maintenance.
  Missing Hierarchy: The hierarchy type you are trying to use does not have any defined hierarchies in the system.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Type: The hierarchy type specified in your transaction or report may not match any existing hierarchy types in the system.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the hierarchies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Activation:
  
  Go to the transaction code KSH1 (for cost center hierarchies) or KSH2 (for cost center hierarchy maintenance) and check if the hierarchy you are trying to use is active.
  If it is inactive, you can activate it by selecting the hierarchy and choosing the option to activate.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Hierarchies:
  
  If there are no hierarchies defined, you may need to create a new hierarchy using transaction codes like KSH1 or KSH2.
  Ensure that you have the correct hierarchy type and that it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Type:
  
  Double-check the hierarchy type you are using in your transaction. Make sure it corresponds to the correct type that exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchies. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your access rights.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the hierarchy types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSH1 (Create Hierarchy), KSH2 (Change Hierarchy), and KSH3 (Display Hierarchy).
  Hierarchy Types: Understand the different hierarchy types available in your SAP system and their purposes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.