How To Fix M5384 - No suitable general hierarchy exists for your selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 384

• Message text: No suitable general hierarchy exists for your selection

What causes this issue?

You want to use the "Selection by hierarchy" function.
To do this, a general hierarchy must exist for at least one of the
characteristics in the selection.
This is not the case here for these characteristics.

System Response

The system cannot perform the function.

How to fix this error?

First create a hierarchy using the function <DS:TRAN.MCK1>Create
hierarchy</>. Then start the analysis again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5384 - No suitable general hierarchy exists for your selection ?

  The SAP error message M5384, "No suitable general hierarchy exists for your selection," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or related modules when the system is unable to find a suitable hierarchy for the selection criteria you have provided. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or display reports, or when working with material master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The most common cause is that the general hierarchy you are trying to access does not exist or has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may not match any existing hierarchies. This could be due to incorrect filters or parameters.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain hierarchies.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the hierarchy from being recognized or displayed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the hierarchy from being properly linked to the materials or objects you are trying to access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and verify that the general hierarchy is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is active and properly linked to the relevant materials or objects.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Double-check the selection criteria you are using. Make sure they are correct and that they correspond to the existing hierarchies.
  Try using broader selection criteria to see if any hierarchy is returned.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the material master data or related objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the hierarchy you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system bug or a more complex configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM03 (Display Material) to check material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M5384 error and implement a suitable solution.