How To Fix FINS_FIS_UHIER121 - Illegal range assigned to node &1; from acct &2 is > to acct &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FIS_UHIER - Universal Hierarchy Message Class

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Illegal range assigned to node &1; from acct &2 is > to acct &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FIS_UHIER121 - Illegal range assigned to node &1; from acct &2 is > to acct &3 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FIS_UHIER121 indicates that there is an illegal range assigned to a node in a financial hierarchy. Specifically, it means that the account range defined for a node is incorrect because the starting account is greater than the ending account. 
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the context of financial hierarchy configurations, where you are trying to define a range of accounts for a specific node. The error message indicates that the account range is not valid:
  
  Node &1: This is the identifier of the node in the hierarchy.
  Account &2: This is the starting account in the range.
  Account &3: This is the ending account in the range.
  
  The issue occurs when the starting account (Account &2) is numerically greater than the ending account (Account &3), which is logically incorrect.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check the configuration of the financial hierarchy and correct the account range. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP where you can manage financial hierarchies (e.g., transaction code OBH1 for managing account hierarchies).
  
  
  
  Locate the Node:
  
  Find the node identified by &1 in the error message.
  
  
  
  Check Account Ranges:
  
  Review the account ranges assigned to this node. Look specifically at the starting account (Account &2) and the ending account (Account &3).
  
  
  
  Correct the Range:
  
  If the starting account is indeed greater than the ending account, you need to adjust the values so that the starting account is less than or equal to the ending account.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After correcting the account range, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Hierarchy Management: Understanding how financial hierarchies work in SAP is crucial. Hierarchies are used for reporting and consolidating financial data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing financial hierarchies, such as OBH1 (for creating and managing account hierarchies) and OBH2 (for displaying hierarchies).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on managing financial hierarchies and understanding error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_FIS_UHIER121 error and ensure that your financial hierarchy is correctly configured.