How To Fix FMHIE431 - Application data exists for hierarchy ID &1. Deletion not possible

FMHIE431 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Application data exists for hierarchy ID &1. Deletion not possible

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FMHIE431 - Details

• The SAP error message FMHIE431 indicates that there is existing application data associated with a specific hierarchy ID, which prevents the deletion of that hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Management (FM) module, particularly when dealing with hierarchies in funds management or similar areas.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a hierarchy that is still being referenced by application data. This could include various types of data such as budget allocations, commitments, or other financial transactions that rely on the hierarchy structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove or adjust the application data that is linked to the hierarchy ID you are trying to delete. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify Application Data: 
  
  Use transaction codes like FMHIER or FMHIERARCHY to view the hierarchy and its associated application data.
  Check for any budget entries, commitments, or other financial documents that reference the