How To Fix APBAPI053 - Position &1: 'Role in hierarchy' field can only be set/changed online

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APBAPI - Messages for IM BAPIs

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Position &1: 'Role in hierarchy' field can only be set/changed online

What causes this issue?

You tried to set or change the 'Role in hierarchy' field for program
position &V1& of investment program &V2&/&V3& using a BAPI.
However, this field is not allowed to be set or changed during
processing of program positions by BAPIs.

System Response

The 'Role in hierarchy' field is not set or changed.

How to fix this error?

Set or change the 'Role in hierarchy' field, if necessary, using the
online master data maintenance transaction for investment program
positions.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APBAPI053 - Position &1: 'Role in hierarchy' field can only be set/changed online ?

  The SAP error message APBAPI053 indicates that there is an issue with the "Role in hierarchy" field for a specific position in the system. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to set or change the "Role in hierarchy" field in a way that is not permitted by the system's configuration or the current transaction context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transaction Context: The error usually occurs when you are trying to change the "Role in hierarchy" field in a batch mode or through a background job, which is not allowed. This field can only be modified in an online session.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the "Role in hierarchy" field.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that certain fields can only be modified under specific conditions or in specific transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change in Online Mode: Ensure that you are making the changes in