How To Fix CMMD014 - Deselect all article assignments on the higher-level node first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMMD -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Deselect all article assignments on the higher-level node first

What causes this issue?

You want to reassign the selected articles, but have selected articles
that are assigned to the higher-level node. You are able to reassign
only those article assignments that belong to the node you are
currently working with.

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?

Deselect the article assignments from the higher-level node. If you
want to reassign articles from the higher-level node, position yourself
in this node.

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 CMMD014 - Deselect all article assignments on the higher-level node first ?

  The SAP error message CMMD014, which states "Deselect all article assignments on the higher-level node first," typically occurs in the context of managing product hierarchies or classifications in SAP, particularly within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to delete or modify a higher-level node in a product hierarchy that still has assigned articles (or products) to it. In SAP, a higher-level node can be a category or a group that contains various articles. Before you can make changes to this node, you must first remove or deselect all articles that are currently assigned to it.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Higher-Level Node: Determine which higher-level node is causing the issue. This is usually indicated in the error message or can be found in the hierarchy structure.
  
  
  Check Article Assignments: Navigate to the higher-level node in the product hierarchy and check which articles are currently assigned to it. This can typically be done through the relevant transaction codes or screens in SAP.
  
  
  Deselect Articles: Remove or deselect all articles assigned to the higher-level node. This can usually be done by:
  
  Going to the article assignment screen for the higher-level node.
  Selecting all articles and using the option to remove or deselect them.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After deselecting all articles, save your changes. This should allow you to proceed with the intended modifications to the higher-level node without encountering the error.
  
  
  Retry the Operation: Once all articles have been deselected, you can retry the operation that initially caused the error (e.g., deleting or modifying the higher-level node).
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that pertain to product hierarchy management, such as COMMPR01 for managing product hierarchies in SAP CRM.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on managing product hierarchies and article assignments.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify product hierarchies and article assignments in your SAP system.
  Consulting with SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you encounter additional errors, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMMD014 error and manage your product hierarchy effectively.