How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS047 - PPM/PDS hierarchy &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: PPM/PDS hierarchy &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS047 - PPM/PDS hierarchy &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS047 indicates that there is an issue with the Product Planning Master Data (PPM) or the Production Data Structure (PDS) hierarchy in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, it states that the specified hierarchy does not exist.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The most common cause of this error is that the specified PPM or PDS hierarchy has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is looking for a hierarchy that is not correctly set up in the system.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may have been an error in the data transfer process that resulted in the hierarchy not being created.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence: Verify if the specified PPM or PDS hierarchy exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/PPM for PPM or /SAPAPO/PDS for PDS) and checking the hierarchy.
  Create or Recreate Hierarchy: If the hierarchy does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done through the relevant transaction codes or by using the master data maintenance tools in SAP APO.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP APO to ensure that the hierarchy is correctly set up. This may involve checking settings in the SAP Easy Access menu or using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MDM for master data management.
  Data Transfer Validation: If the hierarchy should have been created as part of a data transfer, check the logs of the data transfer process to identify any errors or issues that may have occurred.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PPM, /SAPAPO/PDS, and /SAPAPO/MDM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to PPM and PDS hierarchies for best practices and setup guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.