How To Fix CM_EHFND_LHR040 - Location "&1" already exists in this hierarchy revision.

CM_EHFND_LHR040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_LHR - Message Class for Location Structure

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Location "&1" already exists in this hierarchy revision.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_LHR040 - Location "&1" already exists in this hierarchy revision. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_LHR040 indicates that there is an attempt to create or add a location in a hierarchy revision that already exists. This typically occurs in the context of managing hierarchical data structures, such as organizational units, locations, or other entities within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to add a location (or node) to a hierarchy that already contains that location.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the hierarchy, which violates the uniqueness constraint for that particular hierarchy revision.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Hierarchy:
  
  Navigate to the hierarchy in question and verify if the location you are trying to add already exists.
  Use transaction codes like HIERARCHY or relevant transaction for your specific module to view the hierarchy structure.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Entry:
  
  If the location already exists and you do not need to add it again, you can either:
  Use the existing location.
  Remove the duplicate