How To Fix AP186 - Creating subordinate positions not possible - see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Creating subordinate positions not possible - see long text

What causes this issue?

You entered structure maintenance of an investment program, and entered
to-hierarchy-level = &V1&.
Using the 'create' function, you wanted to create additional
subordinate positions under a position on level &V1&.
However, in order for the system to correctly interpret the hierarchy
information for the new positions you wish to create, you need to have
imported at least one additional hierarchy level.

System Response

Creating the positions is not possible.

How to fix this error?

In order to create the new positions, you have to enter structure
maintenance at least one level higher in the hierarchy, or without
entering a to-level at all.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP186 - Creating subordinate positions not possible - see long text ?

  The SAP error message AP186, which states "Creating subordinate positions not possible - see long text," typically occurs in the context of organizational management (OM) within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with creating subordinate positions in the organizational structure.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Position Hierarchy: The position you are trying to create may not be allowed under the current organizational structure or hierarchy. For example, if the parent position is not set up to allow subordinates, you will encounter this error.
  
  
  Missing Organizational Units: The organizational unit to which you are trying to assign the subordinate position may not exist or may not be correctly configured.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create subordinate positions in the organizational management module.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the creation of subordinate positions, such as