How To Fix CRM_HIERARCHY_IL033 - You can only change the fund status at the partner hierarchy top node

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_HIERARCHY_IL - CRM Account HIerarchy

• Message number: 033

• Message text: You can only change the fund status at the partner hierarchy top node

What causes this issue?

The current fund is a fund belonging to a subnode of a Partner
Hierarchy. You have tried to change the fund status at the subnode
level. This is not possible. The fund belongs to a Partner Hierarchy an
its status can only be changed via setting the status of the current top
node fund. This check is neccessary to prevent different statuses within
one line of fundsets (funds belonging to the same Partner Hierarchy and
having identic fund types).

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?

Change the fund status at the top node level of the Partner Hierarchy.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_HIERARCHY_IL033 - You can only change the fund status at the partner hierarchy top node ?

  The SAP error message CRM_HIERARCHY_IL033 indicates that you are attempting to change the fund status of a node in a partner hierarchy that is not the top node. In SAP CRM, certain operations, such as changing the fund status, are restricted to the top node of the hierarchy to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  You are trying to change the fund status at a node that is not the top node of the partner hierarchy.
  The system enforces rules that only allow changes to be made at the top node to prevent inconsistencies in the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Identify the Top Node: Determine which node in the hierarchy is the top node. This is typically the highest level in the hierarchy structure.
  Change at the Top Node: Perform the fund status change at the top node instead of at the lower-level nodes. 
  Review Hierarchy Structure: If you need to make changes at lower levels, consider whether you can achieve your goal by adjusting the top node and allowing the changes to propagate down the hierarchy.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for more details on managing partner hierarchies and fund statuses.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Hierarchy Management: Understanding how partner hierarchies work in SAP CRM is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of top nodes, child nodes, and how changes at different levels affect the overall hierarchy.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the hierarchy. Sometimes, restrictions may also be due to user roles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that might address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  Testing Changes: If you are in a development or testing environment, try making the changes in a controlled manner to see how they affect the hierarchy.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the problem is more complex, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.