How To Fix IDCN159 - Account Level &1 has number of levels &2 higher then expected &3

IDCN159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Account Level &1 has number of levels &2 higher then expected &3

What causes this issue?

When generating Account Level Hierarchy, number of levels has been set
to &V3& (press Ctrl + F1 to display attributes). However, Account Level
&V1& is on level &V2&. Check if it is correct.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check if the nesting is correct in the Account Level . Double click the
message to navigate to the node.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCN159 - Account Level &1 has number of levels &2 higher then expected &3 ?

  The SAP error message IDCN159 typically relates to issues with account levels in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or profit centers. This error indicates that the account level specified in the configuration has more hierarchical levels than what the system expects.
  
  Cause:
  The error message IDCN159 is triggered when:
  
  The account structure defined in the system has a greater number of hierarchical levels than what is configured or expected for a particular account.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the account hierarchy, such as incorrect settings in the controlling area or master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant account (e.g., cost center, internal order).
  Verify the number of levels defined for the account in the configuration. Ensure that it matches the expected levels.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchical Structure:
  
  Examine the hierarchical structure of