How To Fix HREIC_APPL170 - At most &1 levels possible: Category &2 was not added

HREIC_APPL170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HREIC_APPL - Message Class for EIC Application

• Message number: 170

• Message text: At most &1 levels possible: Category &2 was not added

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HREIC_APPL170 - At most &1 levels possible: Category &2 was not added ?

  The SAP error message HREIC_APPL170 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Employee Interaction Center (EIC) or related HR applications. This error indicates that there is a limitation on the number of levels that can be added for a specific category in a hierarchical structure, such as organizational units or employee categories.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "At most &1 levels possible: Category &2 was not added" suggests that the system has a predefined limit on the number of hierarchical levels that can be created for a specific category. When you attempt to add a new level that exceeds this limit, the system generates this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for the specific category in question. You may need to check the maximum levels allowed for that category in the system settings.
  
  
  Adjust Hierarchical Structure: If the current structure exceeds the allowed