How To Fix V1411 - Product hierarchy & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 411

• Message text: Product hierarchy & is not defined

What causes this issue?

Product hierarchy &V1& is not allowed.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_1' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
INCLUDE 'NA_CHECK_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &FELDNAME& = '<LS>Product hierarchy</>'
INCLUDE 'NA_POSSIBLE_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &ANLEGEOBJEKT& = 'product hierarchies'
INCLUDE 'NA_CREATE_CHANGE' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1411 - Product hierarchy & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message V1411, which states "Product hierarchy & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when the system cannot find a valid product hierarchy for a specific product or material. This can happen during various processes, such as creating sales orders, quotations, or when performing pricing procedures.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Product Hierarchy: The product hierarchy for the specified material or product is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The product hierarchy may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the product hierarchy field.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have been maintained correctly, leading to missing or incorrect product hierarchy assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Product Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVH1 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Product Hierarchy > Define Product Hierarchy).
  Check if the product hierarchy in question is defined. If not, create a new entry for it.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to display the material master record.
  Ensure that the product hierarchy is correctly assigned in the relevant views (usually in the Sales Org. Data or Basic Data views).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the product hierarchy is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Sales and Distribution.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on your master data to ensure that all necessary fields are populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct product hierarchy to use, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OVH1: Define Product Hierarchy
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to product hierarchy errors.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to product hierarchies and material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V1411 error and ensure that the product hierarchy is correctly defined and utilized in your SAP system.