How To Fix FI647 - Only one funds center hierarchy is allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 647

• Message text: Only one funds center hierarchy is allowed

What causes this issue?

You have created more than one funds center hierarchy.

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

System Response

Saving is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that there is only one funds center hierarchy. You can then
repeat the "Save" process.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI647 - Only one funds center hierarchy is allowed ?

  The SAP error message FI647 ("Only one funds center hierarchy is allowed") typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when there is an attempt to assign or use multiple funds center hierarchies in a way that is not permitted by the system configuration. This error is often encountered during the posting of financial documents or when trying to create or modify master data related to funds management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Hierarchies: The system is configured to allow only one funds center hierarchy for a particular organizational unit or transaction, but the user is trying to use or reference multiple hierarchies.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the Funds Management settings, where multiple hierarchies have been defined but the system is set to allow only one.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of funds centers that belong to different hierarchies can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in