How To Fix FMHIE023 - No hierarchy ID can be maintained for FM area &1 and structure &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No hierarchy ID can be maintained for FM area &1 and structure &2

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create a sub-hierarchy ID for FM area &V1& and budget
structure &V2&.

System Response

You cannot create a sub-hierarchy ID, because no FM account assignment
element was defined with the "constant role" within the hierarchy. See
the corresponding <DS:RE.RFFMHIE_CHANGE>report documentation</> for
further information.

How to fix this error?

You do not need to create a sub-hierarchy ID for FM area &V1& and budget
structure &V2&.

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 FMHIE023 - No hierarchy ID can be maintained for FM area &1 and structure &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMHIE023 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining a hierarchy ID for a specific Funds Management (FM) area and structure. This error typically arises when you attempt to create or modify a hierarchy in the Funds Management module, but the system cannot find a valid hierarchy ID for the specified FM area and structure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy ID: The hierarchy ID you are trying to maintain does not exist for the specified FM area and structure.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the Funds Management area or the hierarchy structure may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain hierarchies for the specified FM area and structure.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the hierarchy or the FM area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy ID: Verify that the hierarchy ID you are trying to maintain is correctly defined in the system for the specified FM area and structure. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Ensure that the configuration for the Funds Management area and the hierarchy structure is correctly set up. You can check this in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Master Data > Maintain Hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Create/Assign Hierarchy ID: If the hierarchy ID does not exist, you may need to create a new hierarchy ID for the specified FM area and structure. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain hierarchies. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust the user's roles and permissions.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run any necessary data consistency checks to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the data that could be causing this error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on maintaining hierarchies in Funds Management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, FMHIER for hierarchy maintenance, and FMHIER1 for displaying hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FMHIE023 error message in SAP.