How To Fix CMMD050 - Article hierarchy & is active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMMD -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Article hierarchy & is active

What causes this issue?

Choose a planned article hierarchy. There are several reasons for this:
1. Only planned article hierarchies or subtrees can be deleted.
2. Only planned article hierarchies can be activated.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMMD050 - Article hierarchy & is active ?

  The SAP error message CMMD050 typically indicates that there is an issue with the article hierarchy in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or similar modules. The message suggests that the article hierarchy is active, which may prevent certain operations from being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Active Article Hierarchy: The error usually arises when you attempt to perform an operation (like deletion or modification) on an article hierarchy that is currently active. This means that the hierarchy is being used in transactions or is linked to other data structures.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have constraints in place to ensure data integrity, which prevents changes to active hierarchies.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to modify or deactivate the article hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  Deactivate the Article Hierarchy: If you need to make changes, you may need to deactivate the article hierarchy first. This can typically be done through the relevant transaction code (like CM01 or CM02 for managing article hierarchies).
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that there are no dependencies or transactions currently using the article hierarchy. You may need to check if any active processes are linked to it.
  User Authorization: Verify that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the article hierarchy. If not, contact your SAP administrator to gain the required access.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions related to the version of SAP you are using, as the steps may vary slightly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CM01, CM02, or CM03 for managing article hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the CMMD050 error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  Always ensure to back up any critical data before making changes to configurations or hierarchies in SAP.