How To Fix KY042 - In the controlling area &1 the hierarchy &2 is not available.

KY042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 042

• Message text: In the controlling area &1 the hierarchy &2 is not available.

What causes this issue?

The hierarchy, which is to be entered with characteristic '&V3&', is
dependent on the controlling area. The hierachy '&V2&' is not available
in the controlling area '&V1&'.

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 value for the hierarchy with characteristic '&V3&' or
for the controlling area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY042 - In the controlling area &1 the hierarchy &2 is not available. ?

  The SAP error message KY042 indicates that a specific hierarchy is not available in the specified controlling area. This error typically occurs in the context of 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 active in the specified controlling area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Not Defined: The hierarchy you are trying to access has not been created for the specified controlling area.
  Hierarchy Not Active: The hierarchy exists but is not active or has been deactivated.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The controlling area specified in the transaction does not match the one where the hierarchy is defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKD1 (for cost center hierarchy) or OKD2 (for profit center hierarchy) to check if the hierarchy exists for the specified controlling area.
  If