How To Fix USMD6583 - Failed to determine standard hierarchy for cost center &1 / &2

USMD6583 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD6 - Messages for Data Transfer

• Message number: 583

• Message text: Failed to determine standard hierarchy for cost center &1 / &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD6583 - Failed to determine standard hierarchy for cost center &1 / &2 ?

  The SAP error message USMD6583 indicates that the system failed to determine the standard hierarchy for a specified cost center. This error typically arises in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) or when working with cost center accounting in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Standard Hierarchy: The standard hierarchy for the controlling area or the specific cost center may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the controlling area or the cost center master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the standard hierarchy.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the system from determining the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Standard Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKS1 (Create Standard Hierarchy) or OKS2 (Change Standard Hierarchy) to verify if the standard hierarchy for the controlling area is defined.
  Ensure that the cost center in question is correctly assigned to the standard