If you don't want to use Power Query, you can use formulas to "flatten" the hierarchy manually.
Working with typically involves taking multi-level data (like a Cost Center or Profit Center hierarchy) and flattening it so it's usable for analysis. Since SAP naturally exports these in a "stepped" or visual format that Excel can't easily pivot, you need a strategy to clean it up. 1. The Power Query Method (Recommended) Sap Hierarchy Excel
: Go to the Data tab > Get Data > From File > From Workbook/Text and select your SAP export. If you don't want to use Power Query,
: Sometimes SAP adds a ' before numbers. Use Find and Replace (Ctrl+H) to find the apostrophe and replace it with nothing, or use the Text to Columns wizard on the Data tab to reset the formatting. Pro-Tips for SAP Data Use Find and Replace (Ctrl+H) to find the
: SAP hierarchies often show the same "Leaf" node under multiple "Nodes." Use Data > Remove Duplicates if you are trying to get a unique list of accounts.
: When running the report in SAP (e.g., transaction KSR3 or OKP3 ), look for an export option called "Grids" or "ALV Layout" . These are much easier to work with in Excel than "Classic" SAP layouts.