How To Fix KU221 - No summarized controlling areas exist for hierarchy &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 221

• Message text: No summarized controlling areas exist for hierarchy &1

What causes this issue?

You selected a function that lists all the controlling areas in which
summarization hierarchies were created for the specified summarization
hierarchy &V1&.
Summarization runs have not, however, been created for the
summarization hierarchy &V1& specified.

System Response

The system cannot list any controlling areas.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KU221 - No summarized controlling areas exist for hierarchy &1 ?

  The SAP error message KU221 ("No summarized controlling areas exist for hierarchy &1") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires summarized data from a controlling area hierarchy, but the system cannot find any summarized controlling areas for the specified hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Summarized Controlling Areas: The most common cause of this error is that there are no summarized controlling areas defined for the specified hierarchy in the system.
  Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy might not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data in the controlling areas, such as missing or incomplete entries.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the summarized controlling areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKA0 (Maintain Controlling Area Hierarchies) and verify that the hierarchy is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the summarized controlling areas are defined for the hierarchy you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Define Summarized Controlling Areas:
  
  If there are no summarized controlling areas, you may need to create them. This can be done in the same transaction (OKA0) by adding the necessary controlling areas to the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the controlling area data to ensure that all necessary data is present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the controlling areas and the hierarchy. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on managing controlling area hierarchies and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKA0: Maintain Controlling Area Hierarchies
  OKA1: Create Summarized Controlling Area
  OKA2: Change Summarized Controlling Area
  OKA3: Display Summarized Controlling Area
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KU221 error and ensure that your controlling area hierarchy is properly configured.