How To Fix 1M131 - Hierarchy for root account &1 (&2, &3) no longer valid

1M131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1M - BKK: Abschluß

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Hierarchy for root account &1 (&2, &3) no longer valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1M131 - Hierarchy for root account &1 (&2, &3) no longer valid ?

  The SAP error message 1M131 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchy for a root account in the system. Specifically, it means that the hierarchy for the specified root account is no longer valid. This can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with financial accounts, cost centers, or other hierarchical structures in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Changes: The hierarchy for the root account may have been changed or deleted, which invalidates the existing structure.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the hierarchy tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the hierarchy.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in system configuration or updates may have affected the hierarchy structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., OKEQ for cost center hierarchy) and verify if the hierarchy for the root account is correctly defined.
  If the hierarchy has