How To Fix KZ173 - Material/plant &/& not assigned to any hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Material/plant &/& not assigned to any hierarchy

What causes this issue?

The combination material/plant &V1&/&V2& is not assigned to any cost
object hierarchy.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KZ173 - Material/plant &/& not assigned to any hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message KZ173 indicates that a specific material and plant combination is not assigned to any hierarchy in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or similar modules. This can occur when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires the material to be part of a defined hierarchy for reporting or analysis purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Assignment: The material/plant combination has not been assigned to any profitability segment or hierarchy in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the CO-PA module may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of the necessary hierarchy.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the hierarchy assignments may not have been transferred correctly.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be fully maintained, leading to missing assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Assignments:
  
  Go to the transaction code KE52 (Change Profitability Segment) or KE54 (Maintain Hierarchy) to check if the material/plant combination is assigned to the correct hierarchy.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to create or assign the appropriate hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to check and maintain the material master data. Ensure that all relevant views are filled out correctly, especially those related to CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the CO-PA module to ensure that the necessary hierarchies are defined and activated. This can be done through transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant CO-PA settings.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data, including hierarchy assignments, was correctly transferred.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up hierarchies in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KE52: Change Profitability Segment
  KE54: Maintain Hierarchy
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to hierarchies and material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KZ173 error and ensure that the material/plant combination is correctly assigned to a hierarchy.