How To Fix FMHIE436 - Hierarchy ID &1 used for budget structure. Deletion not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Hierarchy ID &1 used for budget structure. Deletion not possible

What causes this issue?

Budget addresses or posting addresses that use constant budget address
elements of the <DS:DE.FMHIE_HIE_ID>hierarchy ID</> &V1& have been
defined in the budget structure.

System Response

The multi-level nodes or constant budget address elements of hierarchy
ID &V1& may not be deleted.

How to fix this error?

Remove all budget addresses or posting addresses that use the constant
budget address elements of hierarchy ID &V1& from the 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMHIE436 - Hierarchy ID &1 used for budget structure. Deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message FMHIE436 indicates that a specific Hierarchy ID is being used in a budget structure, and therefore, it cannot be deleted. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete a hierarchy that is still in use, which is a safeguard to prevent data integrity issues.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy in Use: The Hierarchy ID you are trying to delete is currently assigned to a budget structure or is being referenced in other configurations.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on this hierarchy in various financial documents, reports, or other structures within the SAP system.
  Active Assignments: The hierarchy might be actively assigned to budget versions, planning layouts, or other financial planning tools.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assignments: Before attempting to delete the hierarchy, check where it is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction codes (like FMH1, FMH2, or FMH3) to view the hierarchy assignments.
  Using transaction SE11 to check the database tables for any references to the Hierarchy ID.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: If you find that the hierarchy is indeed in use:
  
  Remove or reassign any budget structures, planning layouts, or other configurations that reference the Hierarchy ID.
  Ensure that there are no active budget versions or planning documents that are using this hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to budget structures and hierarchies to understand the implications of deleting a hierarchy.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like:
  
  FMH1: To display the hierarchy.
  FMH2: To change the hierarchy.
  FMH3: To delete the hierarchy (only after ensuring it is not in use).
  
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to identify the dependencies or if the hierarchy is critical, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on budget structures and hierarchies.
  Testing: If possible, test the deletion in a development or sandbox environment before applying changes in the production environment to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMHIE436 error and successfully manage your hierarchy IDs within the SAP system.