How To Fix USMDZ3263 - &1 &2 Cost center not assigned to standard hier. &3 in controlling area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDZ3 - Nachrichtenklasse zum UI des User-Interfaces

• Message number: 263

• Message text: &1 &2 Cost center not assigned to standard hier. &3 in controlling area

What causes this issue?

The cost center must be assigned to the standard hierarchy for the
corresponding controlling area.

System Response

If this message is a warning, you can still save the data. If this is an
error message, you first have to assign the cost center to the standard
hierarchy.

How to fix this error?

To assign the cost center to the standard hierarchy, you need to choose
the entity type <LS>cost center group</> and the relevant controlling
area in mass processing. This takes you into hierarchy maintenance where
you can assign the cost center to the standard hierarchy.
If the standard hierarchy does not appear in the list of hierarchies, it
still has to be created. You can do this using single maintenance or
from hierarchy maintenance.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMDZ3263 - &1 &2 Cost center not assigned to standard hier. &3 in controlling area ?

  The SAP error message USMDZ3263 indicates that a cost center is not assigned to the standard hierarchy in the specified controlling area. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation that requires the cost center to be part of the standard hierarchy, but it is not.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Not Assigned: The cost center you are trying to use is not assigned to the standard hierarchy of the controlling area.
  Hierarchy Structure Issues: There may be issues with the hierarchy structure itself, such as missing nodes or incorrect configurations.
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center might be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center).
  Enter the cost center and the controlling area.
  Check if the cost center is assigned to the standard hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Assign Cost Center to Standard Hierarchy:
  
  If the cost center is not assigned, you can assign it to the standard hierarchy using transaction code KSH1 (Create Standard Hierarchy) or KSH2 (Change Standard Hierarchy).
  Navigate to the appropriate node in the hierarchy and add the cost center.
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Structure:
  
  Use transaction code KSH3 (Display Standard Hierarchy) to review the structure of the standard hierarchy.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is correctly set up and that the cost center is placed in the correct node.
  
  
  
  Activate Cost Center:
  
  If the cost center is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can be done in the cost center master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the hierarchy structure or how to make changes, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KSH1: Create Standard Hierarchy
  KSH2: Change Standard Hierarchy
  KSH3: Display Standard Hierarchy
  
  
  
  Controlling Area: Ensure that you are working within the correct controlling area, as cost centers are specific to controlling areas.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message USMDZ3263 and ensure that your cost center is properly assigned to the standard hierarchy in the controlling area.