How To Fix FBICRC_COHIER002 - Group &1 already exists in the hierarchy structure

FBICRC_COHIER002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FBICRC_COHIER - Messages for Company Hierarchy

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Group &1 already exists in the hierarchy structure

What causes this issue?

You want to insert group &V2& into the hierarchy structure. This group
or one of its subgroups is already contained in the hierarchy. The
existing group is &V1&.
&NOTE&
If you do not call up standard hierarchy maintenance through the top
node, the system also checks whether the group to be inserted exists
outside the current subtree.

System Response

The function is not executed.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that each group exists only once in the hierarchy.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

FBICRC_COHIER002 - Details

• The SAP error message FBICRC_COHIER002 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a group in a hierarchy structure that already exists. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling, particularly when dealing with cost center hierarchies or profit center hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Group Creation: The error arises when you try to create a new group with a name or identifier that is already in use within the hierarchy structure.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as remnants of previous configurations or failed transactions that left behind entries.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Structure: The hierarchy structure may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts when adding new groups.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Groups: Before creating a new group, check the existing groups in the hierarchy structure to ensure that the group name or identifier is not already in use.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction