How To Fix BUHI_INTERFACE005 - The operation 'create_node ( &1,&2,&3,&4 )' is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUHI_INTERFACE - Data Exchange of the BP Group Hierarchy

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The operation 'create_node ( &1,&2,&3,&4 )' is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

During the creation of time-dependent hierarchies, the validity period
of an inferior hierarchy node must be contained in the validity period
of the higher-level hierarchy node.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUHI_INTERFACE005 - The operation 'create_node ( &1,&2,&3,&4 )' is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message BUHI_INTERFACE005 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the operation create_node with the parameters provided. This error typically arises in the context of Business Object Hierarchies or when dealing with hierarchical data structures in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The parameters passed to the create_node function may not be valid or consistent with the existing data structure. This could be due to:
  
  Invalid node IDs or parent-child relationships.
  Attempting to create a node that already exists.
  Missing required fields or attributes for the node being created.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Structure Issues: The hierarchy might be in an invalid state, such as:
  
  Circular references.
  Violations of business rules regarding node creation.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the data being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Parameters: Review the parameters being passed to the create_node function. Ensure that:
  
  The node ID is unique and does not already exist.
  The parent node exists and is valid.
  All required fields are populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Validate Hierarchy: Ensure that the hierarchy structure is valid. Check for:
  
  Circular references.
  Proper parent-child relationships.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the hierarchy and ensure they are set up correctly. This may involve:
  
  Reviewing the settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  Ensuring that any business rules are being adhered to.
  
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the code where the create_node function is called. This can help identify the exact point of failure and the state of the parameters being passed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific function or module you are working with. There may be known issues or additional guidance available.
  
  
  SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs and the parameters being used.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may want to check relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module) to analyze the function module and its parameters.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to BUHI_INTERFACE005 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other technical forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.