How To Fix WRF_APC043 - Enter a valid hierarchy; hierarchy &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Enter a valid hierarchy; hierarchy &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC043 - Enter a valid hierarchy; hierarchy &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_APC043: Enter a valid hierarchy; hierarchy &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system expects a valid hierarchy name or ID in a particular transaction or program related to SAP Product Costing or Profitability Analysis (CO-PA), but the hierarchy entered or referenced does not exist in the system.
  Hierarchies in SAP are used to structure characteristics or value fields in CO-PA or in other modules like Profit Center Accounting or Cost Object Controlling. If the hierarchy name provided is incorrect, misspelled, or not yet created, the system cannot find it and throws this error.
  
  Where it typically occurs:
  
  In CO-PA when defining or using characteristic/value field hierarchies.
  During report generation or data entry where a hierarchy is required.
  In APC (Activity Price Calculation) or costing-related transactions where hierarchies are used to group or classify data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the hierarchy name:
  
  Verify that the hierarchy name or ID you entered is correct. It must exactly match the hierarchy defined in the system.
  
  
  Create the hierarchy if missing:
  
  If the hierarchy does not exist, create it using the appropriate customizing transaction:
  
  For CO-PA hierarchies:
  
  Use transaction KEU1 (Create Hierarchy) or KEU2 (Change Hierarchy).
  For other hierarchies, check the relevant customizing path or transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify customizing settings:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy is assigned correctly in the relevant customizing settings. For example, in CO-PA, hierarchies are assigned to characteristics or value fields.
  
  
  Check user input or program parameters:
  
  If the hierarchy name is passed as a parameter or input, ensure it is correct and consistent.
  
  
  Transport issues:
  
  If the hierarchy was created in a development system but not transported to the current system, import the transport request containing the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  KEU1: Create Hierarchy (CO-PA)
  KEU2: Change Hierarchy (CO-PA)
  KEU3: Display Hierarchy (CO-PA)
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_APC043 or hierarchy issues in CO-PA or costing.
  Hierarchy usage:
  
  Hierarchies are used to group characteristic values for reporting and analysis. They must be maintained carefully to ensure consistency.
  Check authorization:
  
  Sometimes, the user may not have authorization to view or use certain hierarchies, which can cause similar errors.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Entered hierarchy does not exist in the system.
  Solution: Verify and correct the hierarchy name or create the missing hierarchy using KEU1/KEU2.
  Check: Customizing, user input, transports, and authorizations.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.