How To Fix /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK022 - Hierarchy structure for bills of distribution is not defined

/SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Hierarchy structure for bills of distribution is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK022 - Hierarchy structure for bills of distribution is not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK022 indicates that the hierarchy structure for bills of distribution (BOD) is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with Supply Chain Planning (SCP) or similar functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined hierarchy structure for the bills of distribution in the SAP APO system. This hierarchy is essential for the system to understand how to distribute products across different locations or nodes in the supply chain.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the hierarchy structure for the bills of distribution. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SAP APO System:
  
  Log in to your SAP APO system.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/HIERARCHY or use the menu path: Advanced Planning and Optimization -> Master Data -> Hierarchy -> Define Hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Create a New Hierarchy:
  
  If a hierarchy