How To Fix /PRA/RESPONSIBILITY032 - Hierarchy Not defined for functional Id - &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/RESPONSIBILITY -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Hierarchy Not defined for functional Id - &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/RESPONSIBILITY032 - Hierarchy Not defined for functional Id - & ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/RESPONSIBILITY032 Hierarchy Not defined for functional Id - & typically indicates that there is a missing hierarchy definition for a specific functional ID in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or similar modules where hierarchies are used to categorize and manage data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Definition: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have a defined hierarchy for the specified functional ID. This could happen if the hierarchy was never created or if it was deleted or not properly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the system, leading to the hierarchy not being recognized.
  Data Entry Error: The functional ID being referenced may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the section where you can define hierarchies for the specific functional ID.
  Create or adjust the hierarchy as needed to ensure that it is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the Profitability Analysis or the relevant module to ensure that all necessary hierarchies are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the functional ID is correctly linked to the appropriate hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Validate Functional ID:
  
  Verify that the functional ID being referenced in the error message is correct and exists in the system.
  If the functional ID is incorrect, update the relevant entries to use the correct ID.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up hierarchies in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), KEA0 (for CO-PA), and others that may be relevant to your specific SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the hierarchy not being defined for the specified functional ID.