How To Fix COM_PRDCATHIERXI000 - The imported hierarchy identifiers are not consistent

COM_PRDCATHIERXI000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRDCATHIERXI - Distribution Product-Category Hierarchy

• Message number: 000

• Message text: The imported hierarchy identifiers are not consistent

What causes this issue?

Inconsistencies can occur in the following cases:
If two identifiers are assigned to different existing hierarchies.
If one of the identifiers is assigned to a hierarchy that does not
exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the hierarchy identifiers.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COM_PRDCATHIERXI000 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRDCATHIERXI000 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the hierarchy identifiers being imported into the system. This error typically occurs in the context of product hierarchy management, where the system expects a certain structure or consistency in the hierarchy data being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Hierarchy Structure: The hierarchy identifiers being imported do not match the expected structure defined in the system. This could be due to missing nodes, incorrect parent-child relationships, or duplicate identifiers.
  Data Format Issues: The data being imported may not conform to the required format or standards, leading to inconsistencies.
  Missing Hierarchy Levels: If certain levels of the hierarchy are missing or not properly defined, it can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Mapping: If the mapping of the hierarchy identifiers to the existing structure is incorrect, it can cause inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Hierarchy Structure: Review the hierarchy structure in the SAP system to ensure that all identifiers are correctly defined