How To Fix WRF_PPW055 - No hierarchy data found for material &1 and material group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 055

• Message text: No hierarchy data found for material &1 and material group &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW055 - No hierarchy data found for material &1 and material group &2 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW055 indicates that there is no hierarchy data found for a specific material and material group combination. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Planning and Management modules, particularly when dealing with product hierarchies, pricing, or planning data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Data: The most common cause is that the hierarchy data for the specified material and material group has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Material Group: The material may not be assigned to the correct material group, or the material group itself may not have any hierarchy data defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or material group settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the hierarchy data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Data: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master) and check if the hierarchy data for the material and material group is maintained.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct material group and that the material group has the necessary hierarchy data.
  
  
  
  Maintain Hierarchy Data:
  
  If the hierarchy data is missing, you will need to create or maintain it. This can typically be done in the transaction for maintaining product hierarchies (e.g., using transaction codes like MM01 or MM02).
  Ensure that the hierarchy levels are correctly defined and that the material is linked to the appropriate hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master record for the specific material to ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly, including the material group.
  If necessary, update the material master with the correct information.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy data. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on maintaining product hierarchies and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the WRF_PPW055 error message.