How To Fix F6301 - This subhierarchy uses criterion categories

F6301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 301

• Message text: This subhierarchy uses criterion categories

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a commitment item without a criterion catgeory in a
hierarchy. This hierarchy, however, uses criterion categories.
If the superior item in a hierarchy uses criteria, the subordinate
items must also use criteria.

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?

Assign a criterion category when creating the commitment item.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F6301 - This subhierarchy uses criterion categories ?

  The SAP error message F6301, which states "This subhierarchy uses criterion categories," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other hierarchical structures in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when there is an attempt to perform an operation (like posting or reporting) that involves a subhierarchy that has been defined with criterion categories, but the system is unable to process it correctly. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy might not be set up correctly, or there may be inconsistencies in the way criterion categories are defined.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the hierarchy.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the underlying data that the hierarchy is based on, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F6301 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction