How To Fix W-082 - Hierarchy type & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W- -

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Hierarchy type & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W-082 - Hierarchy type & is not defined ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W-082 Hierarchy type & is not defined
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when the system encounters a hierarchy type that has not been defined or maintained in the system. Hierarchy types are used in various SAP modules (such as HR, Logistics, or Controlling) to structure data in a hierarchical manner. If the system tries to process or display a hierarchy type that does not exist in the configuration, it triggers this warning.
  The placeholder "&" in the message will be replaced by the actual hierarchy type code that is missing.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  In Organizational Management (OM), when working with organizational hierarchies.
  In Controlling (CO) or Profit Center Accounting (PCA), when defining cost center or profit center hierarchies.
  In Material Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD), when using hierarchies for reporting or master data grouping.
  When importing or uploading data that references a hierarchy type not yet created in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Hierarchy Type:
  
  Identify the hierarchy type code from the message (the "&" will be replaced by the actual code).
  
  
  
  Define the Hierarchy Type:
  
  Go to the relevant IMG (Implementation Guide) path depending on the module:
  
  For example, in Controlling:
  
  SPRO ? Controlling ? Cost Center Accounting ? Master Data ? Maintain Hierarchy Types
  In Organizational Management:
  
  SPRO ? Personnel Management ? Organizational Management ? Basic Settings ? Define Hierarchy Types
  In Profit Center Accounting:
  
  SPRO ? Controlling ? Profit Center Accounting ? Master Data ? Maintain Hierarchy Types
  
  
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain the Hierarchy Type:
  
  Define the missing hierarchy type with the appropriate attributes.
  Save and activate the hierarchy type.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After defining the hierarchy type, re-execute the process or transaction that caused the warning.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W), not an error, so the system may continue processing but with incomplete or incorrect hierarchy data.
  Always ensure that hierarchy types are properly maintained before importing or processing data that depends on them.
  If you are unsure about the hierarchy type to define, consult your functional consultant or check the business requirements for the hierarchy structure.
  Sometimes, this message can appear during data migration or interface processing if the source system uses hierarchy types not yet set up in the target SAP system.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message Class
  W (Warning)
  
  
  Message Number
  082
  
  
  Cause
  Hierarchy type referenced is not defined in SAP configuration.
  
  
  Solution
  Define the missing hierarchy type in the IMG under the relevant module.
  
  
  Impact
  Warning only; may cause incomplete hierarchy processing.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the module or transaction where this message appears, I can give you more specific guidance.