How To Fix HP_HIERARCHY054 - Node filter &2 does not refer to template &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HP_HIERARCHY - Hierarchy Messages

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Node filter &2 does not refer to template &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HP_HIERARCHY054 - Node filter &2 does not refer to template &1 ?

  The SAP error message HP_HIERARCHY054 indicates that there is an issue with a node filter in a hierarchy. Specifically, it means that the node filter you are trying to use (denoted as &2) does not refer to the expected template (denoted as &1). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Hierarchy Management, where you are working with hierarchical data structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Node Filter: The node filter specified does not match any existing templates in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect reference.
  Template Deletion or Modification: The template that the node filter is supposed to refer to may have been deleted or modified, leading to a mismatch.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the hierarchy or the node filters that have not been set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Node Filter and Template: Check the node filter you are using and ensure that it is