How To Fix COM_HIERARCHY704 - Hierarchy descriptions (table COMM_HIERARCHYT) were updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_HIERARCHY - Hierarchy

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Hierarchy descriptions (table COMM_HIERARCHYT) were updated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_HIERARCHY704 - Hierarchy descriptions (table COMM_HIERARCHYT) were updated ?

  The SAP error message COM_HIERARCHY704 indicates that there has been an update to the hierarchy descriptions in the table COMM_HIERARCHYT. This message typically arises in the context of SAP's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules, where hierarchical data structures are used for various purposes, such as product hierarchies, customer hierarchies, or organizational structures.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is usually triggered when:
  
  Data Update: There has been a change or update to the hierarchy descriptions in the relevant table (COMM_HIERARCHYT).
  Inconsistency: The system detects an inconsistency between the hierarchy data and the related transactional data.
  Data Locking: Another process may be locking the hierarchy data, preventing the current transaction from accessing the most recent data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COM_HIERARCHY704 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Updates: Verify if there have been any recent updates to the hierarchy descriptions. If you are aware of changes, ensure that all relevant transactions are aware