How To Fix 1F146 - Account &1 &2 is already contained in current hierarchy

1F146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1F - BKK: Beziehungen

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Account &1 &2 is already contained in current hierarchy

What causes this issue?

Account &v2& in bank area &v1& is already contained in the current
hierarchy.
It applies to all hierachies that an account may only be in a hierarchy
once.

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 1F146 - Account &1 &2 is already contained in current hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message 1F146 indicates that the account specified (denoted by placeholders &1 and &2) is already included in the current hierarchy. This typically occurs when you are trying to add an account to a hierarchy that already contains it, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The account you are trying to add is already part of the hierarchy you are working with.
  Hierarchy Structure: The hierarchy structure does not allow for the same account to be included multiple times.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Level: You may be trying to add the account at a level where it is already present.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Hierarchy: Review the current hierarchy to confirm that the account is indeed already included. You can do this by navigating to the hierarchy management transaction (e.g., transaction code KSH1 for cost center hierarchy).
  Remove Duplicate: If you find that the account is already present and you need to make changes, consider removing it