How To Fix 1F079 - Cross bank area hierarchies not permitted for hierarchy category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1F - BKK: Beziehungen

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Cross bank area hierarchies not permitted for hierarchy category &1

What causes this issue?

According to the Customizing setting, cross-bank area hierarchies are
not permissible for hierarchy type &v1&.
An attempt was made to create a hierarchy across more than one bank
area.
It is possible that a template hierarchy was copied in which cross-bank
area hierarchies are permitted.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1F079 - Cross bank area hierarchies not permitted for hierarchy category &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1F079 ("Cross bank area hierarchies not permitted for hierarchy category &1") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when there is an attempt to use a hierarchy that spans multiple bank areas, which is not allowed for the specified hierarchy category.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following factors:
  
  Hierarchy Category: The hierarchy category you are trying to use does not support cross-bank area hierarchies. Each bank area is expected to maintain its own hierarchy.
  Configuration Issue: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the hierarchy is incorrectly set up to include multiple bank areas.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently selected a hierarchy that is not valid for the current bank area context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Category: Verify the hierarchy category you are using. Ensure that it is intended for a single bank area and does not allow cross-bank area hierarchies.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the hierarchy in question. This can typically be found in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Financial Accounting or Controlling.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is set up correctly for the specific bank area and that it does not include references to other bank areas.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Hierarchy: If you need to work with multiple bank areas, you may need to create separate hierarchies for each bank area instead of trying to use a single hierarchy that spans multiple areas.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the hierarchy categories and their limitations.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBH1 (for maintaining bank area hierarchies) or SPRO (to access the IMG) to navigate to the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on hierarchy configurations.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to access and modify hierarchy settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.