How To Fix FBICRC_COHIER019 - Invalid change to the hierarchy structure

FBICRC_COHIER019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FBICRC_COHIER - Messages for Company Hierarchy

• Message number: 019

• 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_COHIER019 - Invalid change to the hierarchy structure ?

  The SAP error message FBICRC_COHIER019 indicates that there is an invalid change to the hierarchy structure in the context of the SAP Financial Closing cockpit or related financial processes. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or issues with the hierarchy configuration, which can affect the processing of financial data.
  Causes:
  
  Hierarchy Structure Changes: The error may occur if there have been recent changes to the hierarchy structure that are not compatible with existing data or configurations.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that reference the hierarchy, such as missing nodes or incorrect relationships between nodes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the hierarchy structure.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system that govern how hierarchies are managed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Hierarchy Changes: Check the recent changes made to the hierarchy structure. Ensure that all changes are valid and