How To Fix HROVIS_HIER_BUILDER008 - Customizing not maintained for parent of &1 in &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HROVIS_HIER_BUILDER - Messages for Hierarchy Builder

• Message number: 008

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HROVIS_HIER_BUILDER008 - Customizing not maintained for parent of &1 in &2 ?

  The SAP error message HROVIS_HIER_BUILDER008 indicates that there is a problem with the organizational structure in the SAP system, specifically related to the customizing settings for a parent node in a hierarchy. The message typically states that the customizing is not maintained for the parent of a specific node (indicated by &1) in a specific hierarchy (indicated by &2).
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary customizing entries for the parent node of the specified hierarchy are not maintained in the system. This can happen if the organizational structure has been changed or if the customizing settings were not properly configured during implementation.
  
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Configuration: There may be an issue with how the hierarchy is set up, such as missing relationships or incorrect parent-child assignments.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings: 
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where the organizational structure is maintained.
  Verify that the customizing entries for the parent node of the specified hierarchy are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Entries: 
  
  If you find that the necessary entries are missing, you will need to create or update them accordingly. This may involve defining the organizational units, assigning them to the correct hierarchy, and ensuring that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Configuration: 
  
  Check the hierarchy configuration to ensure that the parent-child relationships are correctly defined. Make sure that the parent node exists and is properly linked to its children.
  
  
  
  Transport Check: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to see if there were any errors or warnings related to the customizing settings. You may need to re-transport the relevant customizing requests.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP HCM) for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PPOME (Organizational Management), or OOCU (Maintain Organizational Units) to navigate the customizing settings.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HROVIS_HIER_BUILDER008 error message.