How To Fix GK219 - &1 &2 already assigned in other hierarchies

GK219 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 219

• Message text: &1 &2 already assigned in other hierarchies

What causes this issue?

The organizational unit is already contained in other hierarchies.

System Response

Information

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK219 - &1 &2 already assigned in other hierarchies ?

  The SAP error message GK219 indicates that a particular characteristic value (or node) is already assigned to another hierarchy in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with hierarchies in Profit Center Accounting or Cost Center Accounting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The characteristic value you are trying to assign to a hierarchy is already linked to a different hierarchy. This can happen if you are trying to create or modify a hierarchy and inadvertently use a value that is already in use elsewhere.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the same characteristic value from being assigned to multiple hierarchies, which could lead to inconsistencies in reporting and analysis.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Hierarchies: Review the existing hierarchies to see where the characteristic value is already assigned. You can do this by navigating to the relevant hierarchy management transaction (e.g., KSH1 for cost centers or