How To Fix FICUSTOM273 - Address &1 is no longer a leaft node after insertion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Address &1 is no longer a leaft node after insertion

What causes this issue?

Inserting account assignment &V3& can go against the rules for posting
addresses that were defined in transaction Create/Assign Subhierarchy_ID
(FMHIE_HIEID). You have defined the following posting address rule:
"Only Account Assignments at End Node Level in the BS are Valid Posting
Addresses". After making the insertion, the account assignment &V1& is
no longer an end node, but it is still in the posting address list.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

You can correct the error in one of the following ways:
Change the definition rule for budget addresses or postings addresses in
transaction Create/Assign Subhierarchy_(FMHIE_HIEID) to "All Account
Assignments in the Hierarchy are Valid Posting Addresses" or "Posting
Addresses are Hierarchy-Independent".
Delete the posting address from the posting address list using
transaction <DS:TRAS.FMBSPO>FMBSPO</>.
Set this message to a warning, information, or ignore if you want to
override this message in Customzing under <LS>Funds Management
Government -> Basic Settings -> Change Message Control</>. However, when
doing this, note that overriding the message can cause inconsistencies
to occur in the multi-level budget structure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM273 - Address &1 is no longer a leaft node after insertion ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM273 indicates that the address you are trying to insert or modify is no longer a "leaf node" in the address hierarchy. In the context of SAP, a "leaf node" typically refers to an address that does not have any sub-addresses or child nodes associated with it. When you attempt to insert a new address or modify an existing one, the system checks the hierarchy and finds that the address you are working with has been altered in such a way that it is no longer a leaf node.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Changes: The address you are trying to insert or modify has been changed in the hierarchy, possibly due to the addition of sub-addresses or related addresses.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the address data that violate the expected structure of the address hierarchy.
  Concurrent Modifications: Another user or process may have modified the address structure while you were attempting to make your changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Address Hierarchy: Review the address hierarchy to ensure that the address you are working with is indeed a leaf node. You can do this by navigating to the address management section in SAP and checking the relationships.
  Remove Sub-Addresses: If the address has sub-addresses that are not needed, consider removing them to restore the address to a leaf node status.
  Re-evaluate Your Changes: If you are trying to insert a new address, ensure that it does not conflict with existing addresses in the hierarchy. You may need to adjust your insertion logic.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing address hierarchies.
  Check for Locks: Ensure that no other processes are locking the address you are trying to modify. You can check for locks in the system and resolve any conflicts.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if you suspect a bug or system issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for address management in SAP, such as BP (Business Partner) or VD01 (Create Customer).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FICUSTOM273 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify address data in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage the address hierarchy in your SAP system.