How To Fix COM_HIERARCHY029 - No deletable hierarchies in worklist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_HIERARCHY - Hierarchy

• Message number: 029

• Message text: No deletable hierarchies in worklist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_HIERARCHY029 - No deletable hierarchies in worklist ?

  The SAP error message COM_HIERARCHY029 indicates that there are no deletable hierarchies in the worklist for the specified context. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center hierarchies or other organizational structures.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Hierarchies Available: The most common cause is that there are no hierarchies available for deletion in the worklist. This could be due to:
  
  All hierarchies being locked or in use.
  The hierarchies being marked as non-deletable.
  The user not having the necessary authorizations to delete the hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Selection: The user may have selected a hierarchy that is not eligible for deletion.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that prevent the deletion of certain hierarchies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchies: Verify if there are any hierarchies available for deletion. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., KSH1 for cost center hierarchy) and checking the status of the hierarchies.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete hierarchies. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  Hierarchy Status: If you find that the hierarchies are locked or marked as non-deletable, you may need to unlock them or change their status. This typically requires administrative access.
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: Make sure you are using the correct transaction code for the operation you are trying to perform. Sometimes, using the wrong transaction can lead to such errors.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on managing hierarchies in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSH1 (Create Cost Center Hierarchy), KSH2 (Change Cost Center Hierarchy), and KSH3 (Display Cost Center Hierarchy).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Review user roles and profiles to ensure that they have the necessary permissions to perform hierarchy deletions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the COM_HIERARCHY029 error message in SAP.