How To Fix GS118 - Invalid change to an alternative hierarchy (see long text)

GS118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Invalid change to an alternative hierarchy (see long text)

What causes this issue?

You want to hang group &V1& under group &V2&. However, both groups also
exist in other hierarchies. If you carried out this change, group &V2&
would exist in at least one of these alternative hierarchies more than
once.

System Response

You cannot make this hierarchy change.

How to fix this error?

Check which hierarchies contain groups &V1& and &V2& (using the
where-used list). Change the hierarchies you find so that the change you
want to make to the current hierarchy is then possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GS118 - Invalid change to an alternative hierarchy (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message GS118 "Invalid change to an alternative hierarchy (see long text)" typically occurs when there is an attempt to make a change to an alternative hierarchy that is not allowed due to certain constraints or rules defined in the system. This error is often related to the management of master data in SAP, particularly in the context of controlling or financial reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Hierarchy Structure Issues: The change being attempted may violate the structure of the hierarchy. For example, you might be trying to assign a node to a parent that is not allowed.
  Locked Hierarchies: The hierarchy may be locked for changes due to ongoing processes or configurations that prevent modifications.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the change from being processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the hierarchy.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the hierarchy may