How To Fix AJ385 - Group hierarchy for operand group &1 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 385

• Message text: Group hierarchy for operand group &1 is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

You have entered level &v2& for operand group &v1&. This level is not
exactly one level higher than the level for operand group &v3& even
though it is entered as the group above group &v1&.
You entered either the wrong level or upper-level group in operand
group &v1&.

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?

INCLUDE ISU_KORR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ385 - Group hierarchy for operand group &1 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message AJ385 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the group hierarchy for a specified operand group. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting, profit center accounting, or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Levels: The hierarchy for the operand group may not be properly defined, or certain levels may be missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of the group hierarchy.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the underlying data, such as deleted or inactive nodes in the hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AJ385 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKT2 (for cost center hierarchy) or OKT3 (for profit center hierarchy) and verify