How To Fix FBS_SE131 - Error in structure &3 after update: Parent node &1 for &2 does not exist

FBS_SE131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FBS_SE - Messages for Transfer of FIN-MDM Data

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Error in structure &3 after update: Parent node &1 for &2 does not exist

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FBS_SE131 - Details

• The SAP error message FBS_SE131 indicates that there is an issue with a structure in the system after an update. Specifically, the error message states: "Error in structure &3 after update: Parent node &1 for &2 does not exist." This typically relates to issues in the configuration of financial accounting or controlling structures, such as cost centers, profit centers, or other hierarchical structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parent Node: The error suggests that the system is trying to reference a parent node (e.g., a higher-level cost center or profit center) that does not exist in the system. This can happen if the parent node was deleted or if there was a configuration change that removed the parent node.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data after an update, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that define the hierarchy of nodes.
  Transport Issues: If the update involved transporting configuration from one system to