How To Fix CACSMD289 - Higher-level &1 already assigned at lower-level in the processing period


CACSMD289 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CACSMD - Message Texts for Master Data

  • Message number: 289

  • Message text: Higher-level &1 already assigned at lower-level in the processing period

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  • What causes this issue?

    The contract relationship is a "set relationship"
    This means that if contract "A" has already been assigned beneath
    contract "B" during the processing period, then contract "B" can no
    longer be assigned beneath contract "A".

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSMD289 - Higher-level &1 already assigned at lower-level in the processing period ?
    The SAP error message CACSMD289 indicates that there is a conflict in the assignment of a higher-level object (like a sales organization, distribution channel, or similar) to a lower-level object (like a sales area or specific sales document) within a specified processing period. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Commission Management or similar modules where hierarchical relationships are defined.
    
    Cause: The error arises when: A higher-level object is already assigned to a lower-level object for the specified processing period. There is an attempt to assign a different higher-level object to the same lower-level object within the same processing period. The system enforces unique assignments to prevent conflicts in commission calculations or reporting.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Existing Assignments: Navigate to the relevant configuration or master data transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like CACSMD or CACS). Review the existing assignments for the higher-level and lower-level objects in the specified processing

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