How To Fix HL558 - Substructure &1 does not have a higher-level book structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HL - IWB: Help Links

• Message number: 558

• Message text: Substructure &1 does not have a higher-level book structure

What causes this issue?

You want to create or update an assignment for substructure &V1&. This
is either a substructure that has no higher-level book structure, or a
substructure assigned to a higher-level book structure through a link
(STRUCTLINK).
The system can only export a substructure if it is assigned to a book
structure by an include (STRUCTINCL).

System Response

It is not possible to create new assignment. If an existing assignment
is updated, it will be deleted.

How to fix this error?

In consultation with your power user decide how you should proceed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HL558 - Substructure &1 does not have a higher-level book structure ?

  The SAP error message HL558 indicates that a substructure does not have a corresponding higher-level book structure. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling, where hierarchical structures are used to organize data.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Higher-Level Structure: The substructure you are trying to use is not linked to a higher-level structure in the system. This could happen if the higher-level structure was deleted or not created.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the relationships between structures are not properly defined.
  Data Entry Error: The data being entered may reference a substructure that is not correctly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HL558 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting or Controlling).
  Verify that the higher-level book structure is defined and correctly linked to the substructure in question.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Structures:
  
  If the higher-level structure does not exist, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is not linked correctly, adjust the configuration to ensure that the substructure is properly associated with its higher-level structure.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entries:
  
  Check the data entries that are causing the error. Ensure that they reference valid structures that are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with to understand the expected structure and relationships.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access configuration settings (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HL558 error and implement a solution to resolve it.