How To Fix FINS_FIS_UHIER101 - Child &1 assigned to node &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FIS_UHIER - Universal Hierarchy Message Class

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Child &1 assigned to node &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FIS_UHIER101 - Child &1 assigned to node &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FIS_UHIER101 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a child node in a hierarchy structure, specifically in the context of Financial Accounting or Controlling. The message states that the child node (represented by &1) is assigned to a parent node (represented by &2), but the system cannot find the child node in the hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Child Node: The child node that is supposed to be assigned to the parent node does not exist in the hierarchy. This could be due to deletion or incorrect configuration.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy might not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the node assignments.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the migration process that resulted in missing nodes.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the child node.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the hierarchy configuration in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting or Controlling).
  Verify that the child node exists and is correctly assigned to the parent node.
  If the child node is missing, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Child Node:
  
  If the child node does not exist, create it in the hierarchy.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings for the child node are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration logs and processes to ensure that all nodes were migrated correctly.
  Correct any discrepancies found during the review.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and view the hierarchy nodes.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on hierarchy management in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBH1 (for hierarchy maintenance) or KAH1 (for cost center hierarchy) depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.