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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Center Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center) to check the configuration of the cost center.
  Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area and that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the cost center and the standard hierarchy. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data using transaction KAH3 (Display Cost Center) to ensure there are no inconsistencies or missing data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKS1: Create Standard Hierarchy
  OKS2: Change Standard Hierarchy
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KAH3: Display Cost Center
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the USMD6583 error message in SAP.