How To Fix W-073 - There are no hierarchy nodes to be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W- -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: There are no hierarchy nodes to be displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W-073 - There are no hierarchy nodes to be displayed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W-073: There are no hierarchy nodes to be displayed
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically appears in SAP when you try to display or work with a hierarchy (such as an organizational hierarchy, cost center hierarchy, or any other hierarchical structure) but the system cannot find any nodes or elements defined in that hierarchy for the selected object or period.
  Common causes include:
  
  The hierarchy has not been created or maintained yet.
  The hierarchy exists but does not contain any nodes (empty hierarchy).
  The hierarchy nodes exist but are not valid for the selected controlling area, company code, or time period.
  The user is trying to display a hierarchy that is not assigned or activated.
  Authorization issues preventing the display of hierarchy nodes (less common).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W-073 message, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Maintenance:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction to maintain the hierarchy (e.g., OKKP for controlling area hierarchy, KSH1 for cost center hierarchy, or other relevant transactions depending on the hierarchy type).
  Verify if the hierarchy exists and contains nodes.
  If empty, create or assign the necessary nodes.
  
  
  
  Activate the Hierarchy:
  
  Ensure the hierarchy is active and valid for the controlling area or organizational unit.
  Sometimes hierarchies need to be activated or saved properly to be visible.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Period:
  
  Verify the validity dates of the hierarchy nodes.
  Make sure the nodes are valid for the period you are trying to display.
  
  
  
  Check Assignment:
  
  Confirm that the hierarchy is assigned to the relevant controlling area, company code, or organizational unit.
  For example, in cost center accounting, the cost center hierarchy must be assigned to the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to view the hierarchy nodes.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Refresh Hierarchy:
  
  In some cases, rebuilding or refreshing the hierarchy data might be necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions to maintain hierarchies:
  
  OKKP – Maintain Controlling Area Hierarchy
  KSH1 – Create Cost Center Hierarchy
  KSH2 – Change Cost Center Hierarchy
  KSH3 – Display Cost Center Hierarchy
  PPOME – Maintain Organizational Management Hierarchy
  S_ALR_87013611 – Display Cost Center Hierarchy Report
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to hierarchy issues for your specific module.
  Refer to the module-specific documentation for hierarchy setup and maintenance.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Types:
  
  Organizational Hierarchy
  Cost Center Hierarchy
  Profit Center Hierarchy
  Functional Area Hierarchy
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  W-073 means the system found no nodes in the hierarchy you are trying to display. To fix it, ensure the hierarchy exists, contains nodes, is valid for the selected period and organizational unit, and is properly assigned and activated.
  
  If you provide the specific module or transaction where you encountered this message, I can give more tailored advice.