How To Fix CMMD048 - Not able to activate article hierarchy &

CMMD048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMMD -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Not able to activate article hierarchy &

What causes this issue?

1. The entire article hierarchy is always activated. A subtree of the
article hierarchy cannot be activated.
2. Only article hierarchies with max. 15 levels are supported for
merchandise and assortment planning.
The article hierarchy that you want to activate does not fulfil
these requirements.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMMD048 - Not able to activate article hierarchy & ?

  The SAP error message CMMD048 indicates that there is an issue with activating an article hierarchy in the SAP system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The article hierarchy may not be properly defined or may be missing required master data.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the article hierarchy, such as incorrect relationships or missing attributes.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to activate the hierarchy may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues within the SAP system, such as database inconsistencies or system errors.
  Hierarchy Structure: The structure of the hierarchy may not meet the required standards or may have circular references.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data for the article hierarchy is complete and correctly defined. This