How To Fix FMHIE_CHGCHK_CUST012 - The distribution or rollup path was broken

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE_CHGCHK_CUST - Customizable Messages for BCS Hierarchy Change

• Message number: 012

• Message text: The distribution or rollup path was broken

What causes this issue?

Movement of the node and its sub tree results in the distribution path
or rollup path becoming incorrect.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can check for inconsistencies using the following new transactions:
To check distribution for inconsistencies, use transaction
FMHIE_CHKINCONDISTR
To check MBS data for inconsistencies, use transaction
FMHIE_CHKINCONDATA

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMHIE_CHGCHK_CUST012 - The distribution or rollup path was broken ?

  The SAP error message FMHIE_CHGCHK_CUST012 indicates that there is an issue with the distribution or rollup path in the context of Funds Management (FM) in SAP. This error typically arises when there is a problem with the configuration of the funds management structure, particularly when the system cannot find a valid path for distributing or rolling up budget amounts.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The distribution or rollup paths may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the Funds Management configuration.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the master data related to the funds management structure, such as cost centers, internal orders, or other relevant objects.
  Changes in Structure: If there have been recent changes to the organizational structure or the funds management configuration, it may have broken existing paths.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain paths or objects, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the distribution and rollup paths in the Funds Management module. Ensure that all necessary paths are defined and correctly set up.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings under Funds Management.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (e.g., cost centers, internal orders) is correctly maintained and that there are no missing entries that could affect the distribution or rollup paths.
  
  
  Review Changes: If there have been recent changes to the configuration or organizational structure, review those changes to identify any potential issues that may have caused the path to break.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant funds management objects and paths.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the distribution and rollup paths are functioning correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for Funds Management, such as FMBB (Budgeting), FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control), and others that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message FMHIE_CHGCHK_CUST012.