How To Fix KW015 - Controlling area & does not have a standard hierarchy (please assign one)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Controlling area & does not have a standard hierarchy (please assign one)

What causes this issue?

Before you can create a <GL:business_process>business process</>, you
must assign a <GL:standard_hierarchy>standard hierarchy</> to the
controlling area.

System Response

You cannot create a business process.

How to fix this error?

First define a <GL:standard_hierarchy>standard hierarchy</> for
controlling area &V1&.
You can set up the structure of the standard hierarchy with group
maintenance.
You can then maintain the master records.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW015 - Controlling area & does not have a standard hierarchy (please assign one) ?

  The SAP error message KW015 indicates that a controlling area does not have a standard hierarchy assigned to it. This is a common issue in SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with cost centers, internal orders, or profit centers.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the controlling area is expected to have a standard hierarchy defined for its cost centers or other controlling objects. The standard hierarchy is essential for organizing and managing the cost centers or other objects within the controlling area. If it is not assigned, the system cannot process certain transactions or reports that rely on this hierarchy.
  Solution:
  To resolve the KW015 error, you need to assign a standard hierarchy to the controlling area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SAP Easy Access Menu:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Use the transaction code OKA0 (or navigate through the menu: Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Cost Center -> Standard Hierarchy).
  
  
  
  Select the Controlling Area:
  
  In the "Standard Hierarchy" screen, select the controlling area that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Assign a Standard Hierarchy:
  
  If there is no standard hierarchy assigned, you will need to create one. You can do this by:
  
  Clicking on the "Create" button to define a new standard hierarchy.
  Enter the necessary details, such as the hierarchy name and description.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Existing Hierarchies:
  
  If a standard hierarchy already exists, ensure that it is correctly assigned to the controlling area. You can do this by checking the hierarchy structure and ensuring that it is active.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After assigning the standard hierarchy, try to execute the transaction or report that previously generated the error to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKA0: Create/Change Standard Hierarchy
  OKB9: Assign Standard Hierarchy to Controlling Area
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing standard hierarchies in the Controlling module.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the controlling area and standard hierarchies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KW015 error and ensure that your controlling area is properly configured with a standard hierarchy.