How To Fix FMHIE808 - Use 'Insert Node Manually' to start processing an empty hierarchy

FMHIE808 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Use 'Insert Node Manually' to start processing an empty hierarchy

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FMHIE808 - Details

• The SAP error message FMHIE808, which states "Use 'Insert Node Manually' to start processing an empty hierarchy," typically occurs in the context of working with hierarchical data structures in SAP, such as when dealing with financial management or controlling hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when you attempt to process a hierarchy that has not been initialized or populated with any nodes. In other words, the hierarchy is empty, and the system requires at least one node to begin processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to manually insert a node into the hierarchy. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Hierarchy Maintenance Transaction: Go to the relevant transaction in SAP where you manage the hierarchy (e.g., transaction code KSH1 for cost center hierarchy).
  
  
  Select the Hierarchy: Choose the hierarchy you want to work with. If it is empty, you will see the error message.
  
  
  Insert Node Manually:
  
  Look for an option or button