How To Fix FMHIE425 - Inconsistent hierarchy data: duplicate multi-level nodes for ID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 425

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

What causes this issue?

The multi-level budget structure contains the budget address &V2&&V3&
(hierarchical part) or multi-level nodes with the identifier &V4&
several times for hierarchy ID &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Remove all redundant occurrences of the budget address &V2&&V3& or of
multi-level nodes with the identifier &V4& from the multi-level budget
structure.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMHIE425 - Inconsistent hierarchy data: duplicate multi-level nodes for ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMHIE425 indicates that there is inconsistent hierarchy data due to the presence of duplicate multi-level nodes for a specific ID in the hierarchy structure. This typically occurs in the context of hierarchical data structures, such as those used in Financial Management (FM) or other modules that utilize hierarchical representations of data.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Nodes: The error arises when the same node (or ID) appears multiple times at different levels in the hierarchy, which violates the uniqueness constraint of hierarchical structures.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors or incorrect data imports can lead to the creation of duplicate nodes.
  Hierarchy Changes: Changes made to the hierarchy structure, such as moving nodes or merging hierarchies, can inadvertently create duplicates.
  Inconsistent Data Sources: If the hierarchy is built from multiple data sources, inconsistencies can arise if the same ID is defined differently across those sources.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like FMHIER or relevant reports to analyze the hierarchy and identify the duplicate nodes for the specified ID.
  Correct the Hierarchy:
  
  Manual Correction: If the duplicates are few, manually adjust the hierarchy to remove or consolidate the duplicate nodes.
  Data Cleanup: If there are many duplicates, consider running a data cleanup process to standardize the hierarchy.
  
  
  Check Data Imports: If the hierarchy was imported from an external source, review the import process to ensure that it does not introduce duplicates.
  Review Hierarchy Changes: If recent changes were made to the hierarchy, review those changes to ensure they did not create inconsistencies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to hierarchy management for additional guidance on resolving this issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMHIER, FMHIERARCHY, or others that pertain to hierarchy management in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to hierarchy management that might address this error.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the hierarchy to ensure that the error is resolved and that the hierarchy functions as expected.
  Backup Data: Before making significant changes to the hierarchy, ensure that you have a backup of the current data to prevent data loss.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMHIE425 error and maintain a consistent hierarchy structure in your SAP system.