How To Fix WRF_APC216 - Hierarchy &1 is not active and therefore cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Hierarchy &1 is not active and therefore cannot be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC216 - Hierarchy &1 is not active and therefore cannot be used ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC216: Hierarchy &1 is not active and therefore cannot be used
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use or reference a hierarchy in SAP that is currently not active. In SAP, hierarchies (such as cost center hierarchies, profit center hierarchies, or other organizational hierarchies) must be activated before they can be used in reports, planning, or other processes.
  The system checks the status of the hierarchy, and if it is inactive (e.g., it has been created or changed but not activated), it throws this error to prevent inconsistent or incomplete data usage.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the transaction or IMG node where the hierarchy is maintained.
  For example, if it is a cost center hierarchy, use transaction KSH1 (Create), KSH2 (Change), or KSH3 (Display).
  Open the hierarchy &1 (the hierarchy name or ID will be shown in the error message).
  Check the status of the hierarchy.
  If it is inactive, activate it by choosing the Activate option or saving it after making sure all nodes are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport or Change Issues:
  
  Sometimes hierarchies are transported from one system to another and may lose their active status.
  Re-activate the hierarchy in the target system after transport.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorization to activate hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Check for Consistency:
  
  Make sure the hierarchy is complete and consistent (no missing nodes or invalid entries) before activation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Hierarchy Activation is a common step after creating or modifying organizational structures.
  In SAP Controlling (CO), hierarchies are used for reporting and planning, so inactive hierarchies cannot be used in these processes.
  The error message text will replace &1 with the actual hierarchy name or ID.
  If you are unsure where to maintain or activate the hierarchy, check the SAP IMG under the relevant module (e.g., Controlling ? Cost Center Accounting ? Master Data ? Cost Center Hierarchy).
  Sometimes, this error can appear in reports or planning transactions if the hierarchy is referenced but inactive.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Hierarchy &1 is not active and cannot be used
  
  
  Cause
  Hierarchy is inactive (not activated)
  
  
  Solution
  Activate the hierarchy in the relevant transaction (e.g., KSH2)
  
  
  Related
  Hierarchy maintenance and activation in SAP IMG or master data transactions
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific module or transaction where this error occurs, I can give more tailored instructions.