How To Fix COM_HIERARCHY205 - &1, hierarchy '&2': Language name '&3' in table &4 more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_HIERARCHY - Hierarchy

• Message number: 205

• Message text: &1, hierarchy '&2': Language name '&3' in table &4 more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_HIERARCHY205 - &1, hierarchy '&2': Language name '&3' in table &4 more than once ?

  The SAP error message COM_HIERARCHY205 indicates that there is a duplicate entry for a language name in a specific hierarchy table. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a hierarchy in SAP, and the system detects that the same language has been assigned more than once for the same hierarchy.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by:
  
  Duplicate entries for the same language in the hierarchy table.
  Incorrect data entry or data import processes that lead to multiple records for the same language.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Duplicate Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to access the relevant table (as indicated in the error message).
  Check for entries that have the same language name for the specified hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Remove or Correct Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, you will need to delete or correct them. Ensure that each language is only listed once for the hierarchy.
  If the duplicates are due to a data import, review the import file for errors and correct them.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  After making changes, ensure that the data is consistent and that there are no other duplicates in related tables.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After resolving the duplicates, try to execute the operation that caused the error again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and possibly SE78 (SAP Archive Link) for checking related documents.
  Hierarchy Management: Familiarize yourself with how hierarchies are managed in SAP, especially if you are working with SAP Controlling (CO) or other modules that utilize hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.