How To Fix BUPA_HIERARCHY026 - You cannot change hierarchy trees of this category in this system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUPA_HIERARCHY - BP Group Hierarchy

• Message number: 026

• Message text: You cannot change hierarchy trees of this category in this system

What causes this issue?

If the delta download for the ERP customer hierarchy is active, you
cannot change a hierarchy tree of the category "Pricing" in CRM.
For this reason, you should establish that pricing based on the customer
hierarchy and BP group hierarchy gives the same results in the ERP
System and in CRM.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUPA_HIERARCHY026 - You cannot change hierarchy trees of this category in this system ?

  The SAP error message BUPA_HIERARCHY026 indicates that you are attempting to change hierarchy trees of a specific category in a system where such changes are not permitted. This typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) hierarchies in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict changes to certain hierarchy categories. This is often done to maintain data integrity or to comply with business rules.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the hierarchy trees.
  Hierarchy Type: The hierarchy type you are trying to modify may be set as read-only or locked for changes in the system settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the hierarchy category in question. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to understand the restrictions in place.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to modify the hierarchy. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Hierarchy Type Settings: If the hierarchy type is set to be non-editable, you may need to change this setting in the configuration or create a new hierarchy that allows changes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the hierarchy category and its restrictions.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or BP_HIER (Business Partner Hierarchy) to access and manage business partner hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Business Partner Master Data: Understanding how business partner master data is structured and managed in your SAP system can provide insights into why certain changes are restricted.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.