How To Fix CL080 - You cannot change division: material group in hierarchy

CL080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 080

• Message text: You cannot change division: material group in hierarchy

What causes this issue?

The division for a material group can only be changed if the group has
not yet been used in a hierarchy.

System Response

The system checks whether the material group has superior or
subordinate material groups.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL080 - You cannot change division: material group in hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message CL080, which states "You cannot change division: material group in hierarchy," typically occurs when there is an attempt to change the division of a material that is part of a material group hierarchy. This error is often encountered in the context of material master data management, particularly when dealing with classifications and material groups.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Restrictions: The material group is part of a hierarchy that has restrictions on changing certain attributes, such as the division. The division is a key attribute that may be linked to specific organizational structures or reporting requirements.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that changes do not lead to inconsistencies in the material master data. Changing the division of a material that is part of a hierarchy could violate these rules.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to certain fields in the material