How To Fix MSG_UH213 - To deactivate a standard hierarchy, you can activate another one.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_UH - Universal Hierarchy Message Class

• Message number: 213

• Message text: To deactivate a standard hierarchy, you can activate another one.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_UH213 - To deactivate a standard hierarchy, you can activate another one. ?

  The SAP error message MSG_UH213 indicates that you are trying to deactivate a standard hierarchy in a controlling area or a similar organizational unit, but the system requires that another standard hierarchy be activated before you can proceed with the deactivation. This is a common scenario in SAP when dealing with controlling (CO) or profit center accounting.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because SAP requires at least one standard hierarchy to be active at all times for a controlling area or organizational unit. When you attempt to deactivate a standard hierarchy, the system checks if there is another hierarchy that can take its place. If there isn't, it prevents the deactivation to maintain data integrity and ensure that the system can still perform necessary calculations and reporting.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that another standard hierarchy is activated before you can deactivate the current one. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Check Existing Hierarchies: Go to the relevant transaction (usually in the CO module) to check the existing standard hierarchies. You can use transaction codes like KSH1 (Create Standard Hierarchy) or KSH2 (Change Standard Hierarchy) to view the hierarchies.
  
  
  Activate Another Hierarchy:
  
  If there is another standard hierarchy that you want to activate, you can do so using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., KSH1).
  Make sure that the new hierarchy is correctly configured and meets your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Current Hierarchy:
  
  Once another standard hierarchy is activated, you can proceed to deactivate the original hierarchy using the transaction code KSH2.
  
  
  
  Verify Changes: After making these changes, verify that the new hierarchy is functioning as expected and that all necessary reports and calculations are still valid.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSH1, KSH2, and KSH3 (Display Standard Hierarchy).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on managing standard hierarchies in your specific version of SAP.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to standard hierarchies, as this can also lead to issues when trying to activate or deactivate them.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.