How To Fix AP2002 - 'Role in hierarchy' field: Entry &1 not possible, see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP2 - Messages for Investment Programs

• Message number: 002

• Message text: 'Role in hierarchy' field: Entry &1 not possible, see long text

What causes this issue?

You tried to enter the value '&V1&', but the parent position has the
value '&V2&'.

System Response

The entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Only the following combinations are allowed:
Parent position has value '2' (totals position) - Position can have the
value '2' (totals position) or '1' (strategic program position) or
remain blank.
Parent position has value '1' (strategic program position) - Position
can have value '1' (strategic program position) or remain blank.
The values of parent position and position remain blank.
(Refer also to the F1 help for the field!)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP2002 - 'Role in hierarchy' field: Entry &1 not possible, see long text ?

  The SAP error message AP2002, which states "Role in hierarchy" field: Entry &1 not possible, typically occurs in the context of role management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with authorization roles or organizational structures.
  
  Cause:
  The error message AP2002 usually indicates that the entry you are trying to make in the "Role in hierarchy" field is not valid. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Invalid Role: The role you are trying to assign does not exist or is not active in the system.
  Hierarchy Structure: The role you are trying to assign may not fit into the existing hierarchy structure defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign the role.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the assignment of certain roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AP2002 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Role Existence: Verify that the role you are trying to