How To Fix KU322 - Hierarchy type & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 322

• Message text: Hierarchy type & not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KU322 - Hierarchy type & not defined ?

  The SAP error message KU322, which states "Hierarchy type & not defined," 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 definition for the specified hierarchy type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Definition: The hierarchy type specified in the transaction or configuration is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The hierarchy type may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy type.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Type Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKT3 (for cost center hierarchy) or the relevant transaction for the hierarchy type you are working with.
  Verify if the hierarchy type is defined. If it is not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Hierarchy Type:
  
  If the hierarchy type is missing, you can create it using the appropriate configuration transaction.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the hierarchy type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the hierarchy type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKT3 (for cost center hierarchy) and others related to your specific hierarchy type.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message KU322 for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Configuration Guides: Review configuration guides for the specific module you are working with (e.g., CO, FI) to ensure that all settings are correctly applied.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the KU322 error message in SAP.