How To Fix FCOM_MASTERDATA034 - Cannot activate more than one hierarchy version at a time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Cannot activate more than one hierarchy version at a time

What causes this issue?

You want to activate more than one hierarchy version. However, you must
activate each hierarchy version individually and in chronological order.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA034 - Cannot activate more than one hierarchy version at a time ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA034 indicates that you are trying to activate more than one hierarchy version simultaneously in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) module. This is not allowed in SAP, as the system can only handle one active version of a hierarchy at a time.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  You attempt to activate a new hierarchy version while another version is already active.
  There may be a misunderstanding of the hierarchy management process, leading to multiple activations being attempted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Hierarchy Versions:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code KCH1 for controlling hierarchies) to check which hierarchy versions are currently active.
  Identify the active version that is causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Deactivate Existing Hierarchy:
  
  If you need to activate a new version, you must first deactivate the currently active version.
  Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., KCH2 for deactivating a controlling hierarchy) to deactivate the existing version.
  
  
  
  Activate the Desired Hierarchy Version:
  
  Once the previous version is deactivated, you can proceed to activate the new hierarchy version using the relevant transaction (e.g., KCH1).
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Management Procedures:
  
  Ensure that your processes for managing hierarchy versions are clear and that users are aware of the restrictions regarding simultaneous activations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes for managing hierarchies in SAP, such as:
  
  KCH1: Create Hierarchy Version
  KCH2: Change Hierarchy Version
  KCH3: Display Hierarchy Version
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on hierarchy management and best practices.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to manage hierarchy versions effectively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your hierarchy versions in SAP without further issues.