How To Fix CRM_HIERARCHY_IL001 - Hierarchy of type &1 cannot be modified with this application

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_HIERARCHY_IL - CRM Account HIerarchy

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Hierarchy of type &1 cannot be modified with this application

What causes this issue?

You are trying to modify a channel partner hierarchy using the
application for standard account hierarchies. This is not possible.

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?

Go to the application for channel partner hierarchies by searching for
the channel partner and calling up the channel partner hierarchy from
there.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_HIERARCHY_IL001 - Hierarchy of type &1 cannot be modified with this application ?

  The SAP error message CRM_HIERARCHY_IL001 indicates that you are trying to modify a hierarchy of a specific type (denoted by &1) using an application that does not support modifications for that hierarchy type. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when working with hierarchical data structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Type Restriction: The hierarchy you are trying to modify is of a type that is not allowed to be changed through the current application or transaction you are using.
  Application Limitations: Certain applications in SAP CRM are designed only for viewing or displaying hierarchies, not for editing them.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the hierarchy, although this is less common for this specific error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Type: Identify the hierarchy type you are trying to modify. You can do this by checking the details of the hierarchy in the system. Ensure