How To Fix FMBS150 - No leaf nodes selected for hierarchy ID &1 by the selection option

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBS - Budget structure

• Message number: 150

• Message text: No leaf nodes selected for hierarchy ID &1 by the selection option

What causes this issue?

You defined the posting address definition rule for hierarchy ID &V1& as
'<ZK>Only leaf addresses in hierarchy are valid posting address' in FM
area &V2&, fiscal year &V3&, and budget category/structure &V4&</>.
However, when the system reads the leaves from hierarchy ID &V1&, no
leaf nodes are selected.
Possible causes are:
No hierarchy nodes maintained for hierarchy ID &V1&.
Hierarchy nodes already maintained, but no leaf nodes selected according
to the selection options you specified on the selection screen.

System Response

Processing for the hierarchy ID &V1& stops.

How to fix this error?

No hierarchy nodes maintained
Maintain hierarchy nodes for the hierarchy ID &V1& by using the
transaction <DS:TRAN.FMHIE_GENERATION>FMHIE_GENERATION</>.
Hierarchy nodes already maintained
Change the selection options.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBS150 - No leaf nodes selected for hierarchy ID &1 by the selection option ?

  The SAP error message FMBS150 "No leaf nodes selected for hierarchy ID &1 by the selection option" typically occurs in the context of using hierarchical data structures in SAP, particularly when working with financial management or controlling modules. This error indicates that the system could not find any leaf nodes (the final nodes in a hierarchy that do not have any children) for the specified hierarchy ID based on the selection criteria provided.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy ID: The hierarchy ID specified may not exist or may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to filter the hierarchy may be too restrictive, resulting in no leaf nodes being selected.
  Data Issues: There may be no data available for the specified hierarchy ID, or the data may not be properly maintained.
  Hierarchy Structure: The hierarchy may not have been properly set up, meaning that there are no leaf nodes defined under the specified hierarchy ID.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Hierarchy ID: Check if the hierarchy ID you are using is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that allows you to view hierarchies.
  Review Selection Criteria: Reassess the selection criteria you are using. Try broadening the criteria to see if any leaf nodes can be selected.
  Check Data Maintenance: Ensure that the data for the hierarchy is properly maintained. This includes checking if the leaf nodes are defined and if they have valid data associated with them.
  Hierarchy Configuration: If you have access, review the configuration of the hierarchy to ensure that it is set up correctly and that leaf nodes are defined.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the hierarchy you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may use transaction codes like KSH1 (Create Cost Center Hierarchy), KSH2 (Change Cost Center Hierarchy), or KSH3 (Display Cost Center Hierarchy) to manage hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manipulate the hierarchy data.
  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 cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.