How To Fix FCOM_MASTERDATA021 - Cannot delete hierarchy version &1; contains inactive hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_MASTERDATA - Message class CO Master Data renovation

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Cannot delete hierarchy version &1; contains inactive hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA021 - Cannot delete hierarchy version &1; contains inactive hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA021 indicates that you are trying to delete a hierarchy version that cannot be deleted because it contains an inactive hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules where hierarchies are used for reporting and analysis.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Hierarchy: The hierarchy version you are attempting to delete contains at least one hierarchy that is marked as inactive. Inactive hierarchies cannot be deleted if they are still associated with a version.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to the hierarchy version in other parts of the system, such as reports or configurations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Status:
  
  Navigate to the hierarchy management transaction (e.g., KSH1 for cost center hierarchies or KSH2 for cost center groups).
  Check the status of the hierarchies associated with the version you are trying to delete. Identify any inactive hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Activate or Delete Inactive Hierarchies:
  
  If the inactive hierarchies are no longer needed, consider deleting them. You can do this by navigating to the hierarchy management transaction and removing the inactive hierarchies.
  If the inactive hierarchies are still needed, you may need to activate them first before you can delete the hierarchy version.
  
  
  
  Delete the Hierarchy Version:
  
  Once you have addressed the inactive hierarchies, attempt to delete the hierarchy version again.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the hierarchy version in reports or configurations. If there are, you may need to update or remove those references.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing hierarchies, such as:
  
  KSH1 - Create Cost Center Hierarchy
  KSH2 - Change Cost Center Hierarchy
  KSH3 - Display Cost Center Hierarchy
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing hierarchies and understanding the implications of activating or deleting them.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the hierarchy version.