How To Fix GHO_MANAGE_HIER021 - Child Node Eff.to Date Should be between Parent node eff.dates

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_MANAGE_HIER - Message Class for Manage Hierarchy

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Child Node Eff.to Date Should be between Parent node eff.dates

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_MANAGE_HIER021 - Child Node Eff.to Date Should be between Parent node eff.dates ?

  The SAP error message GHO_MANAGE_HIER021 indicates that there is a problem with the effective dates of a child node in a hierarchy. Specifically, the effective-to date of the child node must fall within the effective date range of its parent node. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a hierarchy in SAP, such as in the context of Organizational Management (OM) or other hierarchical structures.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The effective-to date of the child node is either earlier than the effective-from date of the parent node or later than the effective-to date of the parent node.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Structure: The hierarchy may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the effective dates.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the effective dates for either the parent or child node.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Effective Dates: Review the effective dates of both the parent and child nodes. Ensure that the child node's effective-to date is within the range of the parent node's effective dates.
  
  For example, if the parent node has an effective-from date of January 1, 2023, and an effective-to date of December 31, 2023, the child node's effective-to date must be between these two dates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the child node's effective-to date is incorrect, modify it to fall within the parent's effective date range.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., PPOME for Organizational Management) and editing the child node's effective dates.
  
  
  
  Validate Hierarchy: Ensure that the overall hierarchy structure is valid and that all nodes are correctly linked with appropriate effective dates.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the effective date rules for your specific SAP implementation, consult the relevant SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to managing hierarchies include:
  
  PPOME: Change Organizational Structure
  PPOSE: Display Organizational Structure
  PO13: Maintain Object
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the hierarchy and effective dates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GHO_MANAGE_HIER021 error and successfully manage your hierarchy in SAP.