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

FCOM_PLANNING_CORE004 - Overview

• 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