How To Fix CPE_INTERFACE271 - Delete of Tier data record &1, &2 failed as Tier with higher Tierno found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE_INTERFACE - CPE IInterface Message Class

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Delete of Tier data record &1, &2 failed as Tier with higher Tierno found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE_INTERFACE271 - Delete of Tier data record &1, &2 failed as Tier with higher Tierno found ?

  The SAP error message CPE_INTERFACE271 indicates that there is an issue with deleting a Tier data record because a higher-tier record exists. This typically occurs in the context of managing hierarchical data structures, such as pricing tiers, customer tiers, or product tiers in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete a tier record (identified by &1, &2) that has dependent records with a higher tier number. In a tiered structure, you cannot delete a lower tier if there are higher tiers that depend on it. This is a safeguard to maintain data integrity and ensure that the hierarchy remains valid.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Tiers: Review the existing tier records to identify any higher-tier records that are associated with the tier you are trying to delete. You can do this by querying the relevant tables or using transaction codes that display tier information.
  
  
  Delete Higher