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

CR385 - Overview

• 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