How To Fix W7081 - No hierarchy material exists for level &2 in material group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W7 - Message Class for Value-Only Based Inventory Management

• Message number: 081

• Message text: No hierarchy material exists for level &2 in material group &1

What causes this issue?

The system cannot find a hierarchy material on the level you entered
for the material group.

How to fix this error?

Enter a hierarchy material for the required level in material group
processing for the material group and activate the hierarchy level.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W7081 - No hierarchy material exists for level &2 in material group &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W7081 No hierarchy material exists for level &2 in material group &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that in the material group hierarchy, there is no material assigned or maintained at the specified hierarchy level (&2) within the given material group (&1). Essentially, the system expects a "hierarchy material" (a material that represents or summarizes a level in the material group hierarchy) but cannot find one.
  This situation typically arises in scenarios involving:
  
  Material group hierarchies used for reporting, pricing, or classification.
  When a hierarchy material is required for a certain level but has not been created or assigned.
  In sales and distribution (SD) or logistics modules where material group hierarchies are used for pricing or condition records.
  
  
  Cause Details:
  
  The material group hierarchy is incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  Missing "hierarchy materials" at certain levels of the material group.
  The system tries to access or process a hierarchy level that does not have a corresponding material.
  Possibly during pricing, condition technique, or reporting where hierarchy materials are needed.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Material Group Hierarchy:
  
  Use transaction MMH1 (Create Material Group Hierarchy) or MMH2 (Change Material Group Hierarchy) to review the hierarchy.
  Verify that all levels in the hierarchy have corresponding hierarchy materials assigned.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Hierarchy Materials:
  
  For the missing level (&2), create a hierarchy material if it does not exist.
  Assign the hierarchy material to the material group at that level.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Group Hierarchy Correctly:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy is complete and consistent.
  Check for any gaps or missing entries in the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records or Pricing Procedures:
  
  If the error occurs during pricing, verify that condition records are maintained correctly for the hierarchy materials.
  Use transaction VK11 or VK12 to maintain condition records for hierarchy materials.
  
  
  
  Consult Customizing:
  
  In some cases, the hierarchy materials are defined in customizing under Logistics ? Materials Management ? Material Master ? Material Groups ? Define Material Group Hierarchy.
  Ensure that the hierarchy levels and materials are properly configured.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MMH1 - Create Material Group Hierarchy
  MMH2 - Change Material Group Hierarchy
  VK11/VK12 - Maintain Condition Records
  MM03 - Display Material (to check hierarchy material details)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to material group hierarchies and pricing.
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for "Material Group Hierarchy" and "Hierarchy Materials".
  
  
  
  Use Case:
  
  This message is common in industries where material groups are heavily used for pricing or reporting.
  Ensuring hierarchy materials exist helps in aggregating data and applying conditions/prices at group levels.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error
  No hierarchy material exists for level &2 in material group &1
  
  
  Cause
  Missing hierarchy material at specified level in material group hierarchy
  
  
  Solution
  Create/assign hierarchy material for the missing level; maintain hierarchy properly
  
  
  Transactions
  MMH1, MMH2, VK11, VK12
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., module, transaction, or process where the error occurs), I can give more tailored advice.