How To Fix CGPL_BW_INTERFACE022 - CRM hierachy data inconsistent; node &1 cannot be own &2

CGPL_BW_INTERFACE022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CGPL_BW_INTERFACE - BW Interface

• Message number: 022

• Message text: CRM hierachy data inconsistent; node &1 cannot be own &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CGPL_BW_INTERFACE022 - CRM hierachy data inconsistent; node &1 cannot be own &2 ?

  The SAP error message CGPL_BW_INTERFACE022 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the hierarchy data within the CRM system. Specifically, the error message states that a node (identified by &1) cannot be its own parent (identified by &2). This typically occurs when there is a misconfiguration in the hierarchy structure, where a node is incorrectly set to reference itself as a parent, leading to a circular reference.
  
  Cause:
  
  Self-referencing Node: The node is incorrectly configured to point to itself as its parent.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, inconsistencies may have been introduced.
  Manual Data Entry Errors: Users may have inadvertently created a hierarchy that includes self-references.
  System Bugs: In rare cases, bugs in the SAP system or in custom code may lead to this inconsistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the hierarchy configuration in the CRM system.
  Identify the node mentioned in the error message and check its parent-child relationships.
  Ensure that the node