How To Fix /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK023 - Hierarchy structure 'bill of distribution' (&1) is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Hierarchy structure 'bill of distribution' (&1) is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK023 - Hierarchy structure 'bill of distribution' (&1) is not available ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK023 indicates that the hierarchy structure for the "bill of distribution" (BOD) specified in the error message is not available in the system. This can occur in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to access a specific hierarchy that has not been defined or is not active.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Definition: The specified hierarchy structure for the bill of distribution has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Inactive Hierarchy: The hierarchy might exist but is not active or has been deactivated.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is looking for a hierarchy that is not correctly set up.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/HIERARCHY to check if the hierarchy structure for the bill of distribution exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy exists but is inactive, you can activate it in the same transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the bill of distribution are correct. This may involve checking the settings in the APO system and ensuring that the hierarchy is assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the hierarchy was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully without errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on creating or activating hierarchy structures in APO.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/HIERARCHY for managing hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  APO Configuration: Understanding the overall configuration of your APO system can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.