How To Fix DIWP1020 - Hierarchy of functional locations could not be broken down

DIWP1020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DIWP1 - Revision Planning

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Hierarchy of functional locations could not be broken down

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DIWP1020 - Hierarchy of functional locations could not be broken down ?

  The SAP error message DIWP1020, which states "Hierarchy of functional locations could not be broken down," typically occurs in the context of working with functional locations in the SAP system, particularly when trying to perform operations that involve the hierarchy of these locations.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Structure: The functional location hierarchy may not be correctly defined or may have inconsistencies that prevent it from being broken down as expected.
  
  
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incomplete data in the functional location records that are required for the breakdown process.
  
  
  Locked or Inactive Functional Locations: If the functional locations involved in the hierarchy are locked or inactive, it may prevent the breakdown from occurring.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the breakdown operation on the functional locations.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are preventing the