How To Fix CMMD024 - Article hierarchy & has not been activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMMD -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Article hierarchy & has not been activated

What causes this issue?

Only the whole article hierarchy is ever activated. You cannot activate
a subtree of the article hierarchy.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMMD024 - Article hierarchy & has not been activated ?

  The SAP error message CMMD024 indicates that the article hierarchy has not been activated in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where article hierarchies are used for planning and reporting purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Article Hierarchy: The primary cause of this error is that the specific article hierarchy you are trying to use has not been activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the article hierarchy from being activated.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate or use the article hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Article Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., /SAPAPO/HEIRARCHY for APO).
  Check the status of the article hierarchy in question.
  If it is inactive, activate it by following the appropriate steps in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the article hierarchy is correctly configured in the system.
  Review the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO) to ensure that the hierarchy is set up properly.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and activate the article hierarchy.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions related to the article hierarchy you are working with.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/HEIRARCHY, /SAPAPO/MC62, or others that pertain to article hierarchy management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CMMD024 for any patches or updates that may address known issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMMD024 error and successfully activate the article hierarchy in your SAP system.