How To Fix FMHIE314 - Error occurred for &1 hierarchy by variant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 314

• Message text: Error occurred for &1 hierarchy by variant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMHIE314 - Error occurred for &1 hierarchy by variant &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMHIE314 typically indicates that there is an issue with a hierarchy in the context of a financial management or controlling application. This error can occur when trying to process a hierarchy variant that is either not defined correctly or has some inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The specified hierarchy (&1) does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Variant: The variant (&2) specified for the hierarchy is not valid or does not exist.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified hierarchy or variant.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the hierarchy or the variant, such as missing nodes or incorrect relationships.
  Configuration Issues: The hierarchy or variant may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy and Variant:
  
  Verify that the hierarchy name (&1) and the variant name (&2) are correctly specified.
  Ensure that both the hierarchy and the variant exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the hierarchy and variant.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Review the hierarchy structure for any missing nodes or incorrect relationships.
  Ensure that all required data is present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Hierarchy/Variant:
  
  If the hierarchy or variant is found to be incorrect or missing, consider recreating it or adjusting the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing hierarchies and variants in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes related to hierarchy management, such as KAH1 (Create Hierarchy) or KAH2 (Change Hierarchy).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the FMHIE314 error in your SAP system.