How To Fix FI_E407 - FC &1: comparison of parent FC, hierarchy variant &2, fails

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 407

• Message text: FC &1: comparison of parent FC, hierarchy variant &2, fails

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Since the former budgeting system (FBS) is active, the parent funds
center (also known as superior funds center) of all the funds centers of
the given FM area and for the hierarchy variant of the reference fiscal
year were compared. During this comparison, the parent funds center of
this funds center was found to be different from the other funds centers
chosen for comparison.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E407 - FC &1: comparison of parent FC, hierarchy variant &2, fails ?

  The SAP error message FI_E407 indicates an issue related to the financial hierarchy in the system. Specifically, it suggests that there is a problem with the comparison of a parent financial characteristic (FC) in a hierarchy variant. This error typically arises in the context of financial reporting or when working with financial data structures in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Configuration Issues: The error often occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of the financial hierarchy. This could be due to missing or incorrectly defined parent-child relationships in the hierarchy.
  Data Integrity Problems: If the data being processed does not conform to the expected structure of the hierarchy, it can lead to this error. For example, if a child node is not properly linked to its parent node.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Variant: The hierarchy variant specified may not be correctly set up or may not match the expected structure for the financial characteristic being analyzed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration: Review the configuration of the financial hierarchy in the SAP system. Ensure that all parent-child relationships are correctly defined and that there are no missing nodes.
  Validate Hierarchy Variant: Verify that the hierarchy variant being used is correctly set up and corresponds to the financial characteristic in question. You may need to create or modify the hierarchy variant to ensure it aligns with the data structure.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all entries in the hierarchy are valid and that there are no orphaned nodes (nodes without a parent).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the financial hierarchy and characteristics relevant to your implementation.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace the execution and identify where the comparison is failing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBH1 (for maintaining hierarchies) or OBH2 (for displaying hierarchies) to manage financial hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FI_E407 error in your SAP system.