How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE004 - Settings for hierarchy parameter are invalid for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Settings for hierarchy parameter are invalid for &1

What causes this issue?

The class that implements the hierarchy reader expects a certain
parameter value. This parameter value is identical to the
<GL:352AA0AED9685CD5E10000009B38F974>InfoObject</> name.

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?

Change the parameter value back to the InfoObject name.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE004 - Settings for hierarchy parameter are invalid for &1 ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE004 indicates that there is an issue with the settings for a hierarchy parameter in the context of financial planning or controlling. This error typically arises when the system cannot find valid settings for a specified hierarchy, which can occur due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Hierarchy Settings: The hierarchy parameter specified does not have valid settings in the system.
  Missing Hierarchy: The hierarchy that is being referenced may not exist or may not be activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration in the planning area or planning version.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy settings.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the hierarchy from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and verify the settings for the hierarchy parameter.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Validate Hierarchy Existence:
  
  Check if the hierarchy exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the hierarchy management area in SAP.
  If the hierarchy is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area/Version Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the planning area and version are correctly configured to use the specified hierarchy.
  Check if the planning version is active and correctly linked to the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy settings.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to check for any related error messages that could provide more context.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  SAC: Hierarchy management
  SLG1: Application log for error messages
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FCOM_PLANNING_CORE004 for any known issues or fixes.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FCOM_PLANNING_CORE004 error message. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.