/CCIS/TAX645 - Hierarchy does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CCIS/TAX -

• Message number: 645

• Message text: Hierarchy does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CCIS/TAX645 - Hierarchy does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /CCIS/TAX645 Hierarchy does not exist typically occurs in the context of tax determination or tax reporting within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the SAP Convergent Charging (CC) or SAP Convergent Invoicing (CI) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified tax hierarchy that is required for processing a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Hierarchy: The most common cause of this error is that the tax hierarchy that is being referenced in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax settings in the SAP system, such as missing or incorrectly defined tax codes or tax categories.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that reference the tax hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration changes, the hierarchy may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the SPRO transaction).
  Verify that the tax hierarchy is defined correctly and exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data (such as customer or vendor records) to ensure that they are correctly assigned to the appropriate tax hierarchy.
  Make sure that the relevant tax codes are assigned to the correct tax categories.
  
  
  
  Transaction Data Review:
  
  Review the transaction that triggered the error to ensure that it is referencing the correct tax hierarchy.
  If necessary, correct the transaction data to reference an existing hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to tax configuration and hierarchies for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, and SE16 for table data review.
  Tables: Relevant tables may include T007 (Tax Codes) and T007S (Tax Categories).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to tax hierarchies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /CCIS/TAX645 Hierarchy does not exist error in your SAP system.