How To Fix KW804 - Standard hierarchy & is used outside of activity-based costing

KW804 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Standard hierarchy & is used outside of activity-based costing

What causes this issue?

The name of standard hierarchy &V1& is used elsewhere. You cannot use
it here.

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?

Enter a different name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW804 - Standard hierarchy & is used outside of activity-based costing ?

  The SAP error message KW804 indicates that a standard hierarchy is being used in a context that is not compatible with activity-based costing (ABC). This typically occurs when you attempt to use a standard hierarchy in a way that is not allowed by the system's configuration or business logic.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Usage: The standard hierarchy you are trying to use is not set up correctly for the activity-based costing scenario. This could be due to the hierarchy being defined for a different purpose or not being properly assigned to the relevant cost center or activity type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling (CO) module that restrict the use of certain hierarchies in specific contexts.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the master data related to cost centers, activity types, or the standard hierarchy itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Assignment: Ensure that the standard hierarchy is correctly assigned to the relevant