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