How To Fix AP2003 - '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: 003

• 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 a subordinate position has the
value '&V2&'.

System Response

The entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Only the following combinations are allowed:
Position has value '2' (totals position) - Subordinate position can
have the value '2' (totals position) or '1' (strategic program
position) or remain blank.
Position has value '1' (strategic program position) - Subordinate
position can have value '1' (strategic program position) or remain
blank.
The values of position and subordinate 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 AP2003 - 'Role in hierarchy' field: Entry &1 not possible, see long text ?

  The SAP error message AP2003, which states "Role in hierarchy field: Entry &1 not possible, see long text," typically occurs in the context of role management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with authorization roles and their hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Role Entry: The role you are trying to assign or reference does not exist or is not valid in the current context.
  Role Hierarchy Issues: The role you are trying to assign may not be allowed in the hierarchy you are working with. This could be due to restrictions in the role management settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign or manage the specified role.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the role management settings or the hierarchy itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AP2003 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Role Existence: Verify that the role you are