How To Fix F6518 - Only Reporting hierarchies can be processed here

F6518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Only Reporting hierarchies can be processed here

What causes this issue?

You want to change a hierarchy variant that is assigned to an FM area
and fiscal year as an operative hierarchy variant (that is, it can be
budgeted for and posted to).

System Response

Changes are not permitted

How to fix this error?

Choose a hierarchy variant that is only used in Reporting.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F6518 - Only Reporting hierarchies can be processed here ?

  The SAP error message F6518 "Only Reporting hierarchies can be processed here" typically occurs in the context of SAP Financials, particularly when dealing with hierarchies in reporting scenarios. This error indicates that the system is expecting a reporting hierarchy, but the hierarchy provided is not suitable for the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Type: The hierarchy you are trying to use is not a reporting hierarchy. In SAP, there are different types of hierarchies (e.g., planning hierarchies, reporting hierarchies), and this error suggests that the system is expecting a reporting hierarchy.
  Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy may not be properly configured or activated for reporting purposes.
  Data Source Issues: The data source or the context in which the hierarchy is being used may not support the type of hierarchy you are trying to use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Type: Verify that the hierarchy you are using is indeed a reporting hierarchy. You can do this by checking