How To Fix FMHIE424 - Inconsistent hierarchy data: invalid multi-level nodes for ID &1

FMHIE424 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 424

• Message text: Inconsistent hierarchy data: invalid multi-level nodes for ID &1

What causes this issue?

The hierarchical relationship for the budget address &V2&&V3&
(hierarchical part, with node identifier &V4&) is inconsistent. A
possible reason for this may be that the budget address is part of a
loop.

System Response

The multi-level budget structure cannot be processed for hierarchy ID
&V1&.

How to fix this error?

Remove the budget address &V2&&V3& (hierarchical part) from the
multi-level budget structure for hierarchy ID &V1& or change the
hierarchical relationship for this multi-level node.

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.

FMHIE424 - Details

• The SAP error message FMHIE424, which states "Inconsistent hierarchy data: invalid multi-level nodes for ID &1," typically occurs in the context of hierarchical data structures, such as those used in SAP's Funds Management (FM) or other modules that utilize hierarchical data.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the hierarchy data for the specified ID. Specifically, it suggests that there are multi-level nodes that are not properly defined or structured. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Structure: The hierarchy may have been defined incorrectly, leading to nodes that do not conform to the expected multi-level structure.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the hierarchy data, possibly due to system errors or issues during data migration.
  Changes in Hierarchy: If changes were made to the hierarchy (e.g., adding or removing nodes), it may have resulted in inconsistencies.
  Missing Nodes: Some nodes that are expected to be part of the