How To Fix COM_CATEGORY007 - Maximum hierarchy depth reached

COM_CATEGORY007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_CATEGORY - Category

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Maximum hierarchy depth reached

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COM_CATEGORY007 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_CATEGORY007: Maximum hierarchy depth reached typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with product hierarchies or classification hierarchies. This error indicates that the system has encountered a hierarchy that exceeds the maximum allowable depth, which can lead to performance issues or infinite loops in processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Hierarchy Levels: The primary cause of this error is that the hierarchy being processed has too many levels. SAP has a predefined limit on how deep a hierarchy can go, and exceeding this limit triggers the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the hierarchy may be incorrectly configured, leading to unintended depth.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity of the hierarchy, such as circular references or incorrect parent-child relationships.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Hierarchy Structure: Check the structure of the hierarchy you are working with. Ensure that it does not exceed the maximum depth allowed by SAP. You may