How To Fix CR385 - Hierarchy has node type & instead of work center type 'A'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 385

• Message text: Hierarchy has node type & instead of work center type 'A'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR385 - Hierarchy has node type & instead of work center type 'A' ?

  The SAP error message CR385 indicates that there is a mismatch in the node type of a hierarchy in the context of work center planning. Specifically, it suggests that the hierarchy is expected to contain nodes of a specific type (in this case, work center type 'A'), but it has encountered a node of a different type.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy may have been incorrectly set up, where nodes of different types have been included.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of the hierarchy, a node of an incorrect type may have been inadvertently added.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the work centers may not be correctly defined, leading to inconsistencies in the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Hierarchy Structure: Check the hierarchy structure in the SAP system to ensure that all nodes are of the expected type. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CR01 for creating a hierarchy) and reviewing the nodes.
  Correct Node Types: If you find nodes that are not of type 'A', you will need to either change their type to 'A' or remove them from the hierarchy if they are not needed.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the work centers is correctly defined. You can check this in the work center master data (transaction CR02) to confirm that the types are set correctly.
  Recreate Hierarchy: If the hierarchy is too complex or has too many errors, it may be easier to recreate it from scratch, ensuring that only the correct node types are included.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CR01 (Create Hierarchy), CR02 (Change Hierarchy), and CR03 (Display Hierarchy).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on work center types and hierarchy management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Testing: After making changes, test the hierarchy to ensure that it functions correctly without generating the error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CR385 error message in SAP.