How To Fix F6667 - There are no hierarchy relations on the highest level (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 667

• Message text: There are no hierarchy relations on the highest level (see long text)

What causes this issue?

Commitment items which are on the highest level have no definite
relationship to the other commitment items on the same level.

System Response

The commitment items on the highest level can be displayed when the
commitment item hierarchy is called up again in a different order. The
system always displays the highest level commitment items when called
up again in an ascending alphanumeric order.

How to fix this error?

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F6667 - There are no hierarchy relations on the highest level (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message F6667, which states "There are no hierarchy relations on the highest level," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when working with hierarchical structures in SAP, such as cost centers, profit centers, or internal orders. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any defined relationships or assignments for the highest level of a hierarchy, which is necessary for processing or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Hierarchy Relations: The most common cause is that the highest level of the hierarchy does not have any defined relationships or assignments to lower levels. This can happen if the hierarchy was not set up correctly or if the relationships were deleted or not maintained.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the hierarchy in the system, such as missing nodes or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the hierarchy properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KSH1 for cost center hierarchy) and verify that the hierarchy is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the highest level has valid relationships to the lower levels.
  
  
  
  Maintain Hierarchy Relations:
  
  If there are no relationships defined, you will need to create them. This can be done by navigating to the hierarchy maintenance transaction and adding the necessary relationships.
  
  
  
  Review Data: 
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data that might be causing the issue. This includes ensuring that all nodes in the hierarchy are correctly assigned and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for hierarchy setup.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, test the hierarchy to ensure that the error no longer occurs. You can do this by running the relevant reports or transactions that were previously generating the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for hierarchy maintenance, such as KSH1 (Create Cost Center Hierarchy), KSH2 (Change Cost Center Hierarchy), and KSH3 (Display Cost Center Hierarchy).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions that may not be covered in standard documentation.
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