How To Fix HROVIS_HIER_BUILDER007 - Customizing not maintained for root of &1 in &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HROVIS_HIER_BUILDER - Messages for Hierarchy Builder

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Customizing not maintained for root of &1 in &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HROVIS_HIER_BUILDER007 - Customizing not maintained for root of &1 in &2 ?

  The SAP error message HROVIS_HIER_BUILDER007 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of the organizational structure in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the customizing settings for the root node of a hierarchy are not maintained. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with organizational management (OM) or personnel administration (PA) modules.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The root node of the hierarchy (e.g., an organizational unit or position) does not have the necessary customizing entries in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the hierarchy might be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there might have been issues during the transport process that led to missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to the relevant area for Organizational Management or Personnel Administration.
  Ensure that the customizing settings for the root node of the hierarchy are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Hierarchy:
  
  Use transaction PPOME (for Organizational Management) or PPOSE (for Position Management) to check the hierarchy structure.
  Ensure that the root node is correctly defined and that all necessary attributes are filled in.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to see if there were any errors during the transport process.
  Ensure that all necessary customizing requests have been successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance on maintaining the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and maintain the hierarchy settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME, PPOSE, SPRO, and SE11 (for data dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HROVIS_HIER_BUILDER007 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Organizational Management: Understanding the structure and configuration of organizational management in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message HROVIS_HIER_BUILDER007.