How To Fix KX167 - A hierarchy exists, however it is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 167

• Message text: A hierarchy exists, however it is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX167 - A hierarchy exists, however it is empty ?

  The SAP error message KX167, which states "A hierarchy exists, however it is empty," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with cost center hierarchies or other hierarchical structures. This error indicates that while a hierarchy has been defined, it does not contain any valid nodes or entries.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Hierarchy: The hierarchy has been created but does not have any assigned nodes or elements.
  Incorrect Configuration: The hierarchy might not have been properly configured, leading to an empty state.
  Data Deletion: Nodes that were previously part of the hierarchy may have been deleted, leaving the hierarchy without any entries.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the hierarchy nodes, leading to the perception that it is empty.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining hierarchies (e.g., KSH1 for cost center hierarchies).
  Verify that the hierarchy is correctly set up and that it contains valid nodes.
  
  
  
  Add Nodes:
  
  If the hierarchy is indeed empty, you will need to add the necessary nodes or elements to it.
  Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., KSH1) to create or modify the hierarchy and add the required nodes.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check if any data has been inadvertently deleted or if there are any inconsistencies in the data that might lead to an empty hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage the hierarchy. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is corrupted or cannot be fixed, consider deleting it and recreating it from scratch.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KSH1: Create Cost Center Hierarchy
  KSH2: Change Cost Center Hierarchy
  KSH3: Display Cost Center Hierarchy
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing hierarchies in the Controlling module.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KX167 error and ensure that your hierarchy is properly configured and populated with the necessary data.