How To Fix KZ177 - Material/plant/production process &/&/& not assigned to any hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 177

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

What causes this issue?

The combination material/plant/production process &V1&/&V2&/&V3& 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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KZ177 - Material/plant/production process &/&/& not assigned to any hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message KZ177 indicates that a specific combination of material, plant, and production process is not assigned to any hierarchy in the system. This error typically arises in the context of production planning, costing, or reporting where a specific configuration is expected but not found.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Assignment: The most common cause is that the material/plant/production process combination has not been assigned to any relevant hierarchy in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system, particularly in the areas of production planning or costing.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data records for the material or plant.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the hierarchy data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like OKEQ for cost center hierarchy).
  Ensure that the material, plant, and production process are correctly assigned to the appropriate hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for the material and plant. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to check the material master data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for production planning or costing to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration menu and navigate to the relevant areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., Production Planning, Controlling) for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, MM02, OKEQ, and SPRO for navigating and managing material and hierarchy settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error KZ177 for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on SAP production planning and costing to better understand hierarchy management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the KZ177 error in your SAP system.