How To Fix 1F046 - Hierarchy types are different - copying from template not possible

1F046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1F - BKK: Beziehungen

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Hierarchy types are different - copying from template not possible

What causes this issue?

If the hierarchy type of the template differs from that of the new
hierarchy, you cannot copy it.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1F046 - Hierarchy types are different - copying from template not possible ?

  The SAP error message 1F046 ("Hierarchy types are different - copying from template not possible") typically occurs in the context of SAP's controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center hierarchies or other hierarchical structures. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the hierarchy types of the source and target objects when attempting to copy a hierarchy from a template.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Different Hierarchy Types: The hierarchy you are trying to copy from (the template) has a different hierarchy type than the one you are trying to copy to. For example, you might be trying to copy a cost center hierarchy to a profit center hierarchy, which are treated differently in SAP.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define how different hierarchy types are managed, leading to incompatibility.
  Data Integrity: The data structure or integrity of the hierarchies may