How To Fix ICA01008 - Hierarchy must match the unit field of the matching method data source.

ICA01008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICA01 - ICA Reconcilation Case Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Hierarchy must match the unit field of the matching method data source.

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ICA01008 - Details

• The SAP error message ICA01008, which states "Hierarchy must match the unit field of the matching method data source," typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is a mismatch between the hierarchy structure and the unit of measure defined in the data source for a matching method.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Mismatch: The hierarchy defined in the planning area does not align with the unit field specified in the matching method data source. This can happen if the hierarchy is not properly set up or if the data source is configured incorrectly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the matching method may not be aligned with the data source settings, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not have the correct unit of measure or hierarchy defined, causing the system to throw this error when trying to execute a matching method.
  
  
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