How To Fix /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT288 - Permissible hierarchical level for group category &1 is &2

/ACCGO/MCK_MAINT288 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT -

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Permissible hierarchical level for group category &1 is &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT288 - Permissible hierarchical level for group category &1 is &2 ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT288 indicates that there is an issue with the permissible hierarchical level for a group category in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of management accounting (CO). The message typically includes two parameters: &1 represents the group category, and &2 represents the hierarchical level that is not permissible.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The group category may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to a mismatch between the expected hierarchical level and the one defined in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where the hierarchical level assigned to a group category does not align with the defined permissible levels in the configuration.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify certain hierarchical levels.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following