How To Fix KX181 - Hierarchy does not exist

KX181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Hierarchy does not exist

What causes this issue?

You tried to access an external hierarchy which has not yet been
created.

System Response

Access was refused.

How to fix this error?

Choose an existing external hierarchy or create a new external
hierarchy.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KX181 - Details

• The SAP error message KX181, which states "Hierarchy does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to access or use a cost center hierarchy or a profit center hierarchy that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The specified hierarchy has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Name: The name of the hierarchy you are trying to access may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  Inactive Hierarchy: The hierarchy may exist but is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KSH1 for cost center hierarchy or KSH2 for profit center hierarchy) and verify if the hierarchy exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to