How To Fix COM_HIERCUST001 - Scheme is still assigned to a hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_HIERCUST - Messages for Hierarchies and Categories for Customizing

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Scheme is still assigned to a hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_HIERCUST001 - Scheme is still assigned to a hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message COM_HIERCUST001 indicates that a specific scheme (usually a hierarchy or a structure) is still assigned to a hierarchy in the system, which prevents certain operations from being performed, such as deleting or modifying the scheme.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a hierarchy scheme that is currently in use or assigned to a hierarchy. This can happen if:
  
  The hierarchy scheme is actively being used in reports or analyses.
  There are existing assignments or dependencies that reference the scheme.
  The scheme has not been properly disassociated from all hierarchies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Hierarchy: Determine which hierarchy the scheme is assigned to. You can do this by checking the hierarchy assignments in the relevant transaction or report.
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the hierarchy management area in SAP (usually under the relevant module, such as SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Logistics).
  Find the hierarchy that is using the scheme and remove the assignment of the scheme from the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the scheme in other areas of the system. This may include:
  
  Reports
  Planning functions
  Other hierarchies
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify the Scheme: Once the scheme is no longer assigned to any hierarchy, you should be able to delete or modify it without encountering the error.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment and need to transport changes to a production environment, ensure that all related transport requests are properly managed.
  
  
  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) to manage hierarchies.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on hierarchy management and error handling.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_HIERCUST001 error and manage your hierarchy schemes effectively.