How To Fix FMHIE060 - Hierarchy is not active

FMHIE060 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Hierarchy is not active

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FMHIE060 - Details

• The SAP error message FMHIE060, which states "Hierarchy is not active," typically occurs in the context of using hierarchical data structures in SAP, particularly in the area of Funds Management (FM) or Controlling (CO). This error indicates that the hierarchy you are trying to use is not currently active, which means that it cannot be utilized for reporting or transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Hierarchy: The hierarchy you are trying to access has not been activated in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the hierarchy from being activated.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the hierarchy.
  Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the hierarchy structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code FMHIER for Funds Management).
  Check the status of the hierarchy and activate it if it is not active.
  Ensure that all necessary nodes and levels in