How To Fix OH056 - The standard hierarchy has no values (&).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OH - Messages Group Maintenance

• Message number: 056

• Message text: The standard hierarchy has no values (&).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OH056 - The standard hierarchy has no values (&). ?

  The SAP error message OH056, which states "The standard hierarchy has no values (&)," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with cost centers, internal orders, or profit centers. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any values in the specified standard hierarchy for the given object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Values: The standard hierarchy for the specified controlling area or object does not have any assigned values or nodes.
  Incorrect Configuration: The standard hierarchy may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Data Deletion: Values may have been deleted or not yet created in the hierarchy.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the hierarchy values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKT2 (for cost centers) or OKB9 (for internal orders) to check the configuration of the standard hierarchy.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is correctly set up and that the relevant nodes have been created.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Hierarchy Values:
  
  If the hierarchy is missing values, you may need to create or update the necessary nodes in the hierarchy.
  Use transaction code OKT1 to create a new standard hierarchy or modify existing ones.
  
  
  
  Verify Data:
  
  Check if the relevant cost centers, internal orders, or profit centers have been created and assigned to the hierarchy.
  Ensure that the data is not deleted or archived.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy and its values.
  Consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up and managing standard hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKT1: Create Standard Hierarchy
  OKT2: Change Standard Hierarchy
  OKB9: Display Standard Hierarchy
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OH056 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.