How To Fix OH101 - You have not yet created a profit center standard hierarchy for COAr &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OH - Messages Group Maintenance

• Message number: 101

• Message text: You have not yet created a profit center standard hierarchy for COAr &

What causes this issue?

The <GL:standard_hierarchy>standard hierarchy</> for cost centers has
not yet been created for the profit center.

System Response

The system cannot continue processing. The maintenance transaction for
the standard hierarchy is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Create the standard hierarchy under the profit center settings for
controlling area &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OH101 - You have not yet created a profit center standard hierarchy for COAr & ?

  The SAP error message OH101 indicates that a profit center standard hierarchy has not been created for the specified controlling area (COAr). This error typically arises when you attempt to perform activities related to profit centers, such as reporting or planning, without having established the necessary hierarchy structure in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Standard Hierarchy: The primary cause of this error is that the standard hierarchy for profit centers has not been defined for the controlling area you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Controlling (CO) module that prevent the creation of the hierarchy.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: You might be trying to access a controlling area that is not properly set up or is not the one intended for your transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OH101 error, you need to create a profit center standard hierarchy for the specified controlling area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SAP Easy Access Menu:
  
  Navigate to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  
  
  
  Go to the Profit Center Accounting Configuration:
  
  Use the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Controlling -> Profit Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Standard Hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Create Standard Hierarchy:
  
  Select the option to create a standard hierarchy.
  Enter the controlling area (COAr) for which you want to create the hierarchy.
  Define the root node and any additional nodes as necessary to structure your profit centers.
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes: After defining the hierarchy, make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  Check for Errors: After creating the hierarchy, you can check if the error persists by trying to perform the action that previously triggered the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Profit Center Accounting (PCA): This is a sub-module of SAP Controlling that allows for the tracking of financial performance by profit center.
  Standard Hierarchy: This is a hierarchical structure that organizes profit centers in a way that reflects the organizational structure of the company.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE51 (Create Profit Center) and KE52 (Change Profit Center) for managing profit centers.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring Profit Center Accounting and creating standard hierarchies.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP system administrator or a consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling for further assistance.