How To Fix 5M571 - The & management level does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 571

• Message text: The & management level does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M571 - The & management level does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 5M571, which states "The & management level does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified management level in the configuration or master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The management level that is being referenced in the transaction or process does not exist in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The management level may have been incorrectly entered or referenced in the transaction.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (such as material master, BOM, or routing) may not be set up correctly or may be missing the necessary management level.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and verify that the management level is defined correctly.
  Navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Material Management or Production Planning) and ensure that the management levels are set up as required.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the materials or objects involved in the transaction. Ensure that the management level is correctly assigned.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or CS03 (Display BOM) to check the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction where the error occurred and ensure that the management level is entered correctly. Look for typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that there were no errors during the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on management levels in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), MM03 (for material master), and CS03 (for BOM).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error 5M571 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.