How To Fix FINS_FIS_UHIER116 - &1 (&2) is assigned to fixed node &3; this is not allowed

FINS_FIS_UHIER116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FIS_UHIER - Universal Hierarchy Message Class

• Message number: 116

• Message text: &1 (&2) is assigned to fixed node &3; this is not allowed

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FINS_FIS_UHIER116 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_FIS_UHIER116 typically occurs in the context of the Universal Hierarchy in SAP Financials, particularly when dealing with the assignment of nodes in a hierarchy structure. This error indicates that a specific node is being assigned in a way that is not permitted according to the hierarchy rules defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FINS_FIS_UHIER116 is triggered when:
  
  A node (e.g., a cost center, profit center, or other financial entity) is being assigned to a fixed node in a hierarchy, which is not allowed.
  The hierarchy structure has specific rules that prevent certain types of assignments, particularly if the node is already assigned to a different hierarchy or if it violates the fixed nature of the node.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Node Assignment:
  
  Verify the assignment of the node in question. Ensure that it is not already assigned to another hierarchy or fixed node that