How To Fix KZ266 - Top node for &1 selected

KZ266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Top node for &1 selected

What causes this issue?

Cost object node &v1& is not the top of the hierarchy.
The requested processing applies to the cost object hierarchy as a
whole, so you need to enter the cost object node that is the top of the
hierarchy (the root node).

System Response

The system selected cost object node &v2& because it is the top of the
hierarchy that belongs to &v1&.

How to fix this error?

Accept the system default, or enter a different cost object node that
is the top of a hierarchy.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KZ266 - Details

• The SAP error message KZ266 ("Top node for &1 selected") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a specific hierarchy or structure to be defined, but the system cannot find the appropriate top node for the selected hierarchy.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Definition: The top node for the selected hierarchy (e.g., cost center, profit center, etc.) is not defined or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Selection: The user may have selected a node that is not a valid top node or is not part of the defined hierarchy.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the top node or the hierarchy.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the top node.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., OKEQ for cost center hierarchy) and