How To Fix FI809 - Enter a concrete value in the "Hierarchy" selection

FI809 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 809

• Message text: Enter a concrete value in the "Hierarchy" selection

What causes this issue?

You have selected "Hierarchy" but entered a generic or partially generic
value.

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?

Please enter when selecting "Hierarchy" a concrete value, do not use
generic characters "*".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI809 - Details

• The SAP error message FI809, which states "Enter a concrete value in the 'Hierarchy' selection," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when working with hierarchical data structures in SAP, such as cost centers, profit centers, or internal orders. This error indicates that the system requires a specific value to be entered in the hierarchy field, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not selected a specific value from the hierarchy dropdown or input field.
  Incorrect Configuration: The hierarchy structure may not be properly configured in the system, leading to issues when trying to select a value.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or select certain hierarchy values.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the hierarchy that prevent the selection of a concrete value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Value: Ensure that you select a specific value from the hierarchy dropdown.