How To Fix FMHIE_CHGCHK_CUST014 - The budget address &1 cannot be a leaf node in the hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• Message text: The budget address &1 cannot be a leaf node in the hierarchy

What causes this issue?

The Budget Address definition rule defined in <LS>Create and Assign
Hierarchy ID</> (transaction FMHIE_HIEID) is set to "All addresses
except leaves are valid budget addresses". As a result, a valid budget
address cannot be a leaf node in the hierarchy.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMHIE_CHGCHK_CUST014 - The budget address &1 cannot be a leaf node in the hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message FMHIE_CHGCHK_CUST014 indicates that there is an issue with the budget address in the context of a hierarchical structure in the Funds Management (FM) module. Specifically, the error states that the budget address you are trying to use cannot be a "leaf node" in the hierarchy. A leaf node is a node that does not have any child nodes, meaning it is at the end of a branch in the hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Structure: The budget address you are trying to assign or modify is defined as a leaf node in the hierarchy, which means it cannot have any further subdivisions or child nodes.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the budget structure may not align with the intended use, leading to this error when trying to make changes.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the budget address is incorrectly defined or used.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Structure: Review the hierarchy structure in the Funds Management module to ensure that the budget address is correctly defined. You may need to adjust the hierarchy to allow for the budget address to be a non-leaf node.
  Modify Budget Address: If the budget address is intended to be a leaf node, ensure that it is not being used in a context that requires it to have child nodes. If it should have child nodes, you may need to create or assign them accordingly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or configuration guides for Funds Management to understand the requirements for budget addresses and hierarchy structures.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like FMHIER (to manage hierarchies) or FMAVCR01 (to check budget addresses) to analyze and modify the hierarchy as needed.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Funds Management (FM): This module in SAP is used for budget planning, monitoring, and controlling.
  Hierarchy Management: Understanding how hierarchies work in SAP FM is crucial for managing budget addresses effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your budget addresses are correctly configured within the hierarchy.