How To Fix FRE452 - No relevant active Article Hierarchy found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRE - F&R CON R/3 - Messages

• Message number: 452

• Message text: No relevant active Article Hierarchy found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRE452 - No relevant active Article Hierarchy found. ?

  The SAP error message FRE452 "No relevant active Article Hierarchy found" typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA when the system is unable to find an active article hierarchy for a specific article or product. This can happen during various processes, such as pricing, reporting, or when trying to access certain functionalities related to articles.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Article Hierarchy: The article hierarchy that is supposed to be used is not active or has been deactivated.
  Missing Hierarchy Assignment: The article in question may not be assigned to any active hierarchy.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the article hierarchy in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to articles and hierarchies.
  Time Period Restrictions: The hierarchy may be valid only for specific time periods, and the current date may fall outside of that range.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Article Hierarchy Status:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., OMN1 for article hierarchy maintenance) and check if the hierarchy is active.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Assign Article to Hierarchy:
  
  Ensure that the article is correctly assigned to an active article hierarchy. You can do this in the article master data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for article hierarchies in the system. Ensure that the hierarchy is set up correctly and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the article master data and hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Time Period Validation:
  
  Verify if the article hierarchy is valid for the current date. If it is time-bound, ensure that you are working within the valid period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on managing article hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OMN1 (for maintaining article hierarchies) and MM03 (to view article master data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify article hierarchies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FRE452 error and implement the appropriate solution.