How To Fix KZ415 - Further processing in controlling area only possible with hierarchy

KZ415 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 415

• Message text: Further processing in controlling area only possible with hierarchy

What causes this issue?

There is more than one <GL:cost_object_hierarchy>cost object
hierarchy</> in the controlling area. You can only calculate overheads
for all the cost objects in a controlling area at hierarchy level.

How to fix this error?

Instead of selecting the processing option for a single cost object ID,
select it for a hierarchy, or enter one cost object ID
for which you wish to determine variances.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KZ415 - Details

• The SAP error message KZ415 ("Further processing in controlling area only possible with hierarchy") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a hierarchy structure, but the necessary hierarchy is not available or not properly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The error often arises when the system expects a hierarchy (like a cost center hierarchy or internal order hierarchy) to be defined for the controlling area, but it is either missing or not activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area may not be properly configured to use the required hierarchy.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OKA0 (for cost center hierarchy) or KOH1 (for internal order hierarchy) and verify if the hierarchy is defined and active for the controlling area in question.
  If the hierarchy is