How To Fix KY338 - No hierarchies exist for characteristics

KY338 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 338

• Message text: No hierarchies exist for characteristics

What causes this issue?

You cannot choose a hierarchy because no hierarchies exist for the
characteristics you chose.
If you wish the report to be displayed in hierarchy form, define a
hierarchy in customizing.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY338 - No hierarchies exist for characteristics ?

  The SAP error message KY338 ("No hierarchies exist for characteristics") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to work with a characteristic that is expected to have a hierarchy associated with it, but no such hierarchy has been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Definition: The most common cause of this error is that the characteristic you are trying to use does not have any hierarchies defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured to allow for hierarchies.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data or the way the characteristic is being referenced in your report or analysis.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Hierarchies:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the relevant transaction for defining hierarchies (e.g., KSH1 for cost center hierarchies).
  Create a new hierarchy for the characteristic in question, ensuring that it is properly structured and activated.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of