How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE037 - Error when reading hierarchy &1: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Error when reading hierarchy &1: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE037 - Error when reading hierarchy &1: &2 ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE037 typically occurs in the context of financial planning and analysis, particularly when dealing with hierarchies in SAP's Financial Consolidation or Planning modules. The error message indicates that there is an issue when trying to read a specific hierarchy, which is identified by the parameters &1 (the hierarchy name) and &2 (the error description).
  Causes:
  
  Hierarchy Not Found: The specified hierarchy does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the hierarchy data.
  Configuration Issues: The hierarchy may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence: Verify that the hierarchy specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the hierarchy management tools in SAP.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the hierarchy data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies. This may involve using specific SAP tools or transactions designed for data validation.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for the hierarchy to ensure it is correctly set up and activated. This may involve reviewing settings in the relevant configuration transactions.
  
  
  Transport Logs: If the hierarchy was recently transported, review the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context to help diagnose the problem.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FSP0, FSP1, or FSP2 for financial planning and consolidation tasks.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or fixes.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.