How To Fix FINS_FIS_UHIER111 - Account &1 is assigned to a position &2 (ERGSL) that does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FIS_UHIER - Universal Hierarchy Message Class

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Account &1 is assigned to a position &2 (ERGSL) that does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FIS_UHIER111 - Account &1 is assigned to a position &2 (ERGSL) that does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FIS_UHIER111 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of an account to a position in the organizational hierarchy. Specifically, the error states that the account (denoted by &1) is assigned to a position (denoted by &2) that does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Position: The position referenced in the error message does not exist in the organizational structure. This could be due to a deletion or a misconfiguration in the hierarchy.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an error in the configuration of the organizational structure, leading to inconsistencies between accounts and positions.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing or incorrect assignments.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the position, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Position Existence: Verify if the position &2 exists in the organizational hierarchy. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., PPOME for organizational management) and checking the hierarchy.
  Reassign Account: If the position does not exist, you may need to reassign the account &1 to a valid position that does exist in the hierarchy.
  Create Missing Position: If the position is indeed missing and should exist, you may need to create it in the system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the organizational structure to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Data Consistency Check: If data migration is involved, perform a consistency check to ensure that all accounts and positions are correctly assigned.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage the positions in the hierarchy.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (for organizational management) and OX15 (for maintaining organizational units).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on organizational management and account assignment to understand the structure and requirements better.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.