How To Fix FI597 - Missing hierarchy record

FI597 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 597

• Message text: Missing hierarchy record

What causes this issue?

The hierarchy information of
<DS:GLOS.3526B987AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>BS element</> &v1&/&v2&/
&v3& is different from the hierarchy information of the corresponding
<DS:GLOS.354F043503B61296E10000009B38F983>Budget elements</>. This
error can arise if you have changed the hierarchy of the HR commitment
item in <LS>Funds Management</>.

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?

Execute a component matching if you want to transfer the hierarchy
change into <LS>Position Management</>.
Choose <LS>Extras -> Match components</>.
If you do not want to transfer the change to Position Management, then
reverse the hierarchy chanage to the commitment items in Funds
Management so as to regain the consistency in both components.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI597 - Details

• The SAP error message FI597 "Missing hierarchy record" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when there is an issue with the hierarchy structure in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to post a document, create a report, or perform other financial transactions that rely on a defined hierarchy.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Node: The error usually indicates that a required hierarchy node (such as a cost center, profit center, or internal order) is missing in the system. This can happen if the hierarchy has not been properly defined or if the node has been deleted or not activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the hierarchy may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how the system expects to find hierarchy records.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that relate to the hierarchy, such as missing or incorrect entries in