How To Fix FMHIE103 - Superior hierarchy node has a different commitment item category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Superior hierarchy node has a different commitment item category

What causes this issue?

You want to place a hierarchy node under a node with a different
<DS:DE.FM_POTYP>commitment item category</>. This is not allowed. All
the nodes in one hierarchy must have the same commitment item category.
The commitment item category of the superior node is &v2&. The
commitment item category of the processed node is &v1&.

System Response

Processing stopped.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMHIE103 - Superior hierarchy node has a different commitment item category ?

  The SAP error message FMHIE103 indicates that there is a mismatch in the commitment item category between a superior hierarchy node and the node you are trying to process. This typically occurs in the context of budget management and commitment items in SAP's Funds Management (FM) module.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to assign a commitment item to a budget structure that does not match the commitment item category of its superior node. Each node in the hierarchy has a specific commitment item category, and if the child node's category does not align with that of the parent node, SAP will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMHIE103 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Structure:
  
  Navigate to the hierarchy structure in the Funds Management module.
  Verify the commitment item categories assigned to both the superior node and the node you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Align Commitment Item Categories:
  
  If the commitment item category of the child node does not match that of the superior node, you will need to either:
  
  Change the commitment item category of the child node to match the superior node.
  Change the superior node's commitment item category to match the child node, if appropriate.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for commitment items and hierarchy nodes is set up correctly in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the Funds Management configuration.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting to process the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the commitment item categories or how to change them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Commitment Item: A commitment item is a key element in the Funds Management module that represents a specific type of expenditure or revenue.
  Hierarchy Node: In the context of SAP FM, a hierarchy node is a part of the budget structure that organizes commitment items into a tree-like structure for better management and reporting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMAVCR01 (for budget availability control) and FMHIER (for managing hierarchy) to help navigate and troubleshoot issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMHIE103 error and ensure that your commitment item categories are correctly aligned within the hierarchy.