How To Fix FINS_FIS_UHIER114 - Position &1 has a child (&2) and a functional area (&3) assigned to it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FIS_UHIER - Universal Hierarchy Message Class

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Position &1 has a child (&2) and a functional area (&3) assigned to it

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FIS_UHIER114 - Position &1 has a child (&2) and a functional area (&3) assigned to it ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FIS_UHIER114 indicates that there is a conflict in the assignment of a position within a hierarchy. Specifically, it states that a position has both a child and a functional area assigned to it, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the context of organizational management or financial accounting when:
  
  A position (identified by &1) is assigned a child position (identified by &2) and also has a functional area (identified by &3) assigned to it.
  The system does not allow a position to have both a child and a functional area simultaneously, as this can lead to inconsistencies in reporting and organizational structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Position Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (such as PPOME for organizational management) and check the details of the position in question.
  Verify if the position has a child position assigned and if it also has a functional area assigned.
  
  
  
  Decide on the Correct Assignment:
  
  Determine whether the position should retain the child position or the functional area. You will need to decide based on your organizational structure and reporting requirements.
  If the position should have a child, remove the functional area assignment.
  If the position should have a functional area, remove the child position assignment.
  
  
  
  Update the Position:
  
  Make the necessary changes in the SAP system to either remove the child position or the functional area assignment.
  Save the changes and ensure that the hierarchy is now consistent.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the changes, test the relevant transactions or reports to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the organizational structure is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (for organizational management) or other related transactions that deal with position management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on organizational management and position hierarchies.
  Consult with Colleagues: If you are unsure about the correct assignment, consult with your HR or finance team to understand the implications of the changes you are making.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your organizational structure is correctly configured in SAP.