How To Fix KZ022 - Cost object not linked to complete hierarchy

KZ022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KZ - Cost Object Repetitive Mfg / Process Mfg

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Cost object not linked to complete hierarchy

What causes this issue?

The cost object ID is not yet in a complete hierarchy, because
you have not entered a cost object ID as a higher-level cost
object or
you have not indicated which of the cost objects in the higher-level
hierarchy is the highest hierarchy node by entering '*' in the "Higher-
level cost object" field.

How to fix this error?

To create a valid cost object hierarchy, do the following:
Enter a higher-level cost object for each cost object ID
Indicate that one of these cost object IDs is the highest node
in the hierarchy by entering '*' for its higher-level cost object.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KZ022 - Details

• The SAP error message KZ022, which states "Cost object not linked to complete hierarchy," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post costs or perform transactions related to cost objects (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) that are not properly linked to the relevant hierarchy in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchical Link: The cost object you are trying to use is not linked to the complete hierarchy of cost elements or cost centers. This can happen if the cost object is newly created and has not been assigned to the necessary groups or hierarchies.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the controlling area, cost centers, or internal orders that prevent the cost object from being recognized in the hierarchy.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost object may be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to the error when attempting to post