How To Fix KU229 - Exception rule &1 set for hierarchy &2

KU229 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Exception rule &1 set for hierarchy &2

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KU229 - Details

• The SAP error message KU229, which states "Exception rule &1 set for hierarchy &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with cost center accounting or profit center accounting. This error indicates that there is an issue with the exception rules defined for a specific hierarchy in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Exception Rule Configuration: The exception rule specified in the error message may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Hierarchy Issues: The hierarchy referenced in the error message may not be properly set up or may not be active.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the hierarchy or exception rules, such as missing entries or incorrect assignments.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the exception rules or hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exception Rule Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for exception rules in the SAP system (Transaction