How To Fix IH008 - The uppermost structure level has been reached

IH008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The uppermost structure level has been reached

What causes this issue?

When exploding the technical object hierarchy, you have reached its
highest level.

System Response

Superior technical objects cannot be shown because the highest hierarchy
level of the structure list has already been reached.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH008 - The uppermost structure level has been reached ?

  The SAP error message IH008, which states "The uppermost structure level has been reached," typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Project System (PS) when working with hierarchical structures such as maintenance plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), or equipment hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that you are trying to navigate or create a structure that exceeds the maximum allowable hierarchy level defined in the system. In SAP, there are limits to how deep a hierarchy can go, and if you attempt to go beyond this limit, you will encounter this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IH008 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Levels: Review the structure you are working with to ensure that you are not exceeding the maximum hierarchy levels. You may need to simplify the structure or reorganize it to fit within the allowed limits.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If you have administrative access, you can check the configuration