How To Fix FMHIE433 - Application data exists for multi-level node. Deletion not possible

FMHIE433 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 433

• Message text: Application data exists for multi-level node. Deletion not possible

What causes this issue?

Application data already exists for the multi-level node &V3&&V4&
(hierarchical part, with node identifier &V2&) for the
<DS:DE.FMHIE_HIE_ID>hierarchy ID</> &V1&.

System Response

The multi-node may not be deleted from the multi-level budget structure.

How to fix this error?

Remove all the application data for FM account assignments with this
multi-level node; you can then 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.

FMHIE433 - Details

• The SAP error message FMHIE433 indicates that there is existing application data associated with a multi-level node in the system, which prevents the deletion of that node. This typically occurs in the context of hierarchical data structures, such as those used in Funds Management (FM) or other modules where hierarchical relationships are established.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a multi-level node (such as a cost center, internal order, or other hierarchical structure) that has dependent data or child nodes associated with it. The system enforces data integrity by preventing the deletion of nodes that still have related application data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Data: 
  
  Use transaction codes like FMAVC (for Funds Management) or other relevant transactions to check for any existing application data linked to the node you are trying to delete.
  Look for any child nodes or related entries that may be preventing