How To Fix COM_PR_MDCHECK032 - Category &1 (GUID &2) is not in any hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PR_MDCHECK - Consistency Checks for Product Master Data

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Category &1 (GUID &2) is not in any hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK032 - Category &1 (GUID &2) is not in any hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK032 indicates that a specific characteristic (identified by the GUID) is not found in any hierarchy within the context of the application. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Master Data Management (MDM) or when dealing with characteristics in a planning or reporting scenario.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Assignment: The characteristic (or key figure) you are trying to use is not assigned to any hierarchy. This can happen if the hierarchy was deleted or not created for that characteristic.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the characteristic is not properly linked to the relevant hierarchy.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues where the GUID does not correspond to any existing hierarchy in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSD1 for InfoObjects) and check if the characteristic is assigned to a hierarchy.
  If it is not assigned, you may need to create a new hierarchy or assign the characteristic to an existing one.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy does not exist, create a new hierarchy for the characteristic.
  If it exists but is not linked correctly, update the hierarchy assignment.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data to ensure that the GUID corresponds to a valid characteristic and that the hierarchy is correctly defined.
  Use transaction codes like RSH1 (for creating hierarchies) or RSH2 (for displaying hierarchies) to manage hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that the hierarchy is available in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version you are using, as there may be known issues or additional steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSD1, RSH1, RSH2, and others related to InfoObjects and hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the characteristic is properly linked to a hierarchy.