How To Fix FBICRC_COHIER004 - Invalid change to the hierarchy structure

FBICRC_COHIER004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FBICRC_COHIER - Messages for Company Hierarchy

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Invalid change to the hierarchy structure

What causes this issue?

You want to change the hierarchy structure in a way that is not allowed:
reassign a node to itself (recursion)
reassign a node to a node that contains values/intervals
reassign a value/interval to a node that is not an end node
reassign a value under a value
insert a node under a node that contains values
insert a node at top node level
insert a data set under a single set or basic set

System Response

The function is not executed.

How to fix this error?

Only make allowed changes to hierarchies.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FBICRC_COHIER004 - Invalid change to the hierarchy structure ?

  The SAP error message FBICRC_COHIER004 indicates that there is an invalid change to the hierarchy structure in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with the Cash Management or the Bank Accounting components. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or issues with the hierarchy of accounts or cost centers that are being modified or processed.
  Causes:
  
  Hierarchy Structure Changes: The error may occur if there are attempts to change the hierarchy structure in a way that violates the existing relationships or dependencies between nodes in the hierarchy.
  Inconsistent Data: If the data being processed does not conform to the expected structure or if there are missing or incorrect entries in the hierarchy.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the hierarchy.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to the hierarchy management can also lead to this