How To Fix KU228 - Hierarchy ID not yet generated

KU228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Hierarchy ID not yet generated

What causes this issue?

The hierarchy ID for the cost object hierarchy has not yet been entered
in Customizing.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing for Product Cost Accounting and process the step
"Create hierarchy" under Information systems -> Repetitive
manufacturing -> Cost object summarization.

<DS:TRAN.OKRZ> Proceed </>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KU228 - Details

• The SAP error message KU228, which states "Hierarchy ID not yet generated," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with cost center hierarchies or other hierarchical structures. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid hierarchy ID for the operation you are trying to perform, often because the hierarchy has not been created or activated yet.
  Causes:
  
  Hierarchy Not Created: The hierarchy you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Hierarchy Not Activated: The hierarchy exists but has not been activated or generated properly.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or view the hierarchy.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the hierarchy from being generated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create the Hierarchy:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., KSH1 for cost center hierarchy) and create the required hierarchy if it does not exist.
  
  
  
  Activate the Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy exists