How To Fix FMHIE008 - Funds center is not multi-level

FMHIE008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Funds center is not multi-level

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FMHIE008 - Details

• The SAP error message FMHIE008 indicates that the funds center you are trying to use is not set up as a multi-level funds center. This typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when you are attempting to perform an operation that requires a multi-level structure, but the specified funds center does not support it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Funds Center Configuration: The funds center in question is configured as a single-level funds center. In SAP, funds centers can be defined as either single-level or multi-level. A multi-level funds center allows for a hierarchical structure, which is necessary for certain reporting and budgeting functionalities.
  Incorrect Assignment: The funds center may not be correctly assigned to a higher-level structure that supports multi-level hierarchies.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup for the funds center, leading to it not being recognized as multi-level.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Funds Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OX15 (or the