How To Fix FMHIE441 - Multi-level node already exists with differing hierarchy relationship

FMHIE441 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 441

• Message text: Multi-level node already exists with differing hierarchy relationship

What causes this issue?

You want to add the node &V3&&V4& (hierarchical part, with node
identifier &V2&) to the multi-level budget structure for hierarchy ID
&V1&.
However, this node already exists in the multi-level budget structure,
with a hierarchy relationship that differs from the new node.
At least the <ZK>parent</> or <ZK>next sibling</> definition is
different from the hierarchy relationship you have specified for the new
node to be added.

System Response

The specified hierarchy node cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Add another hierarchy node or first remove the existing multi-level node
&V3&&V4& (hierarchical part) 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.

FMHIE441 - Details

• The SAP error message FMHIE441 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchy structure in the SAP system, specifically related to the creation or modification of a multi-level node in a hierarchy. This error typically arises when you attempt to create a node that already exists in the hierarchy but has a different relationship or structure than what is currently defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Node: The node you are trying to create already exists in the hierarchy with a different relationship or level.
  Hierarchy Structure Conflict: The existing hierarchy structure does not allow for the new node to be added in the way you are attempting.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the intended relationship of the new node.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Hierarchies: Review the existing hierarchy structure to see if the node you are trying to create already exists. You can do this by navigating to