How To Fix CRM_HIERARCHY_IL050 - Could not set status '&1' for fund '&2', description '&3', type '&4'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_HIERARCHY_IL - CRM Account HIerarchy

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Could not set status '&1' for fund '&2', description '&3', type '&4'

What causes this issue?

When copying or deleting a fund which is assigned to a partner
hierarchy, the fund status is set accordingly to <LS>released</> /
<LS>cancelled / locked</> or <LS>closed</>. This process can fail,
possible reasons are:
The fund set which the fund belongs to is deactivated, thus preventing
the fund status <LS>closed</> to be set successfully.
The fund has still budget (Available-To-Reserve) which needs to be
transfered/canceled before the fund status <LS>closed</> can be set
The fund is corrupted, thus preventing any status changes.

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?

Activate the fundset.
Check the fund in the funds management application.
Nullify the budget (Available-To-Reserve) in the funds management
application
Try to manually copy each top node fund with the fund management
application to detect corrupted funds

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_HIERARCHY_IL050 - Could not set status '&1' for fund '&2', description '&3', type '&4' ?

  The SAP error message CRM_HIERARCHY_IL050 indicates that there is an issue with setting the status for a specific fund in the system. This error typically arises in the context of managing hierarchies or funds within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Status: The status you are trying to set for the fund may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the specified fund.
  Fund Configuration: The fund may not be properly configured in the system, or there may be inconsistencies in the data.
  Locked Objects: The fund or related objects may be locked by another process or user, preventing changes.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data that prevent the status from being set.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Status Validity: Verify that the status you are trying to set is valid for the fund type you are working with. You can check the configuration settings for fund statuses in the system.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to change the status of the fund. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Inspect Fund Configuration: Review the configuration of the fund in the system. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check if the fund or related objects are locked. If they are, you may need to wait for the locks to be released or contact the user who has locked the object.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any underlying data issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRM_ORDER, CRM_HIERARCHY, and others that may be involved in managing funds and hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message CRM_HIERARCHY_IL050 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.