How To Fix BP308 - PB: &1 / &2 has a superior assignment object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 308

• Message text: PB: &1 / &2 has a superior assignment object

What causes this issue?

The assignment object in the payment budget in funds center/commitment
item has &V1& / &V2& has &V3& / &V4& as the superior assignment object
in the payment budget.
However, there must only be one assignment object in an upward path.

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?

Delete one of the assignment objects.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP308 - PB: &1 / &2 has a superior assignment object ?

  The SAP error message BP308 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a business partner (BP) in the system. Specifically, the message states that the business partner you are trying to assign has a "superior assignment object," which means that the business partner is already linked to another object that takes precedence over the one you are trying to assign.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Issues: The business partner may be part of a hierarchy where it is already assigned to a superior object (like a company code, sales area, etc.).
  Duplicate Assignments: There may be an attempt to assign the same business partner to multiple superior objects, which is not allowed.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict certain types of assignments based on business rules or settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Review the existing assignments of the business partner in the system. You can do this by navigating to the business partner's details and