How To Fix HROVIS_HIER_BUILDER016 - No common children found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HROVIS_HIER_BUILDER - Messages for Hierarchy Builder

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No common children found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HROVIS_HIER_BUILDER016 - No common children found ?

  The SAP error message HROVIS_HIER_BUILDER016: No common children found typically occurs in the context of organizational management or when working with hierarchical structures in SAP, particularly in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that the system could not find any common child nodes for the specified parent nodes in the organizational structure.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchical Structure: The parent nodes specified may not have any children defined in the organizational structure.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the organizational units or positions.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the hierarchy may be too restrictive, leading to no results.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain organizational units or positions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hierarchical Structure:
  
  Verify the organizational structure in the SAP system to ensure that the parent nodes have defined children. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., PPOME or OOM) and checking the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  If you are using a report or transaction that allows for selection criteria, review and adjust these criteria to ensure they are not too restrictive.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the organizational data to identify any inconsistencies or missing entries. This can often be done through specific reports or transactions designed for data validation.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the organizational units and their children. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (Change Organizational Structure) or OOM (Display Organizational Management) to navigate the organizational structure.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the HROVIS_HIER_BUILDER016 error message.