How To Fix COM_HIERCUST002 - Numbering scheme level &1 does not exist

COM_HIERCUST002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Numbering scheme level &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_HIERCUST002 - Numbering scheme level &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message COM_HIERCUST002 with the description "Numbering scheme level &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of hierarchical customizations, particularly when dealing with the configuration of numbering schemes in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a numbering scheme level that has not been defined or does not exist in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The numbering scheme level has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Level Reference: The system is trying to access a level that is incorrectly referenced or has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the numbering scheme might not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Numbering Scheme Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where numbering schemes are defined.
  Verify that the numbering scheme