How To Fix COM_DML_ENGINE013 - Object type & only allows a strict hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_DML_ENGINE - MDF Processing Layer

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Object type & only allows a strict hierarchy

What causes this issue?

An object may have only one predecessor.

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 COM_DML_ENGINE013 - Object type & only allows a strict hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message COM_DML_ENGINE013 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchy of objects in the context of the SAP Configuration Management (COM) module. Specifically, the error message states that the object type specified only allows a strict hierarchy, meaning that the structure of the objects does not conform to the expected hierarchical relationships.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchical Structure: The object you are trying to create or modify does not fit into the defined hierarchy. For example, you may be trying to assign a child object to a parent that is not allowed by the hierarchy rules.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that violate the strict hierarchy rules.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings for the object types may not be set up correctly, leading to violations of the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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