How To Fix 28106 - Value &1 has subordinate values

28106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Value &1 has subordinate values

What causes this issue?

Value &V1& is defined as a hierarchy node with subordinate values in a
value hierarchy. You cannot use this value as a single value. You can
only use this value to denote a value set.

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?

Check whether you entered the characteristic value correctly. If you
still want to enter a hierarchy node, please note that you must use the
keyword 'IN'. For example:
COUNTRY IN 'Europe'
NOT
COUNTRY = 'Europe'

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28106 - Value &1 has subordinate values ?

  The SAP error message 28106, which states "Value &1 has subordinate values," typically occurs in the context of hierarchical data structures, such as when dealing with characteristic values in classification or when managing master data in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the value you are trying to delete or modify has subordinate values associated with it. In SAP, hierarchical structures often have parent-child relationships, where a parent value can have one or more subordinate (child) values. If you attempt to delete or change a parent value that still has child values, SAP will prevent this action to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Subordinate Values: Determine which subordinate values are linked to the value you are trying to modify or delete. You can usually do this by checking the hierarchy or structure in the relevant transaction or report.
  
  
  Delete or Modify Subordinate Values: If you intend