How To Fix FAGL_ORG_UNITS012 - Hierarchy area cannot be changed

FAGL_ORG_UNITS012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_ORG_UNITS - Error Messages in Area of Master Data

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Hierarchy area cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

The hierarchy area cannot be changed due to areas that exist at lower
levels.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FAGL_ORG_UNITS012 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_ORG_UNITS012, which states "Hierarchy area cannot be changed," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is an attempt to change the hierarchy area of a financial document or master data that is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Area Lock: The hierarchy area is locked for changes due to existing transactions or configurations that reference it.
  Data Consistency: The system enforces data consistency rules, and changing the hierarchy area may violate these rules.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may restrict changes to the hierarchy area once it has been set for a particular document or master data.
  Document Status: The document or master data may be in a status that does not allow changes to the hierarchy area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the document or master data is in a status that allows changes. If it is posted or finalized, you may need to reverse