How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_EAI046 - Invalid hierarchy node &1 for planning combination &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_EAI - Marketing Planner Object Upload Messages

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Invalid hierarchy node &1 for planning combination &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_EAI046 - Invalid hierarchy node &1 for planning combination &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_EAI046 indicates that there is an issue with a hierarchy node in the context of a planning combination. This error typically arises in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module, particularly when dealing with marketing planning or similar functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Invalid hierarchy node &1 for planning combination &2" suggests that the system is unable to find or recognize the specified hierarchy node (&1) for the given planning combination (&2). This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Hierarchy Node Does Not Exist: The specified hierarchy node may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Node Assignment: The hierarchy node may not be correctly assigned to the planning combination.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified hierarchy node.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may