How To Fix IH024 - & has both & and & as superior objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 024

• Message text: & has both & and & as superior objects

What causes this issue?

Error in master data maintenance

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-FUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'SYSTEMVERWALTER' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH024 - & has both & and & as superior objects ?

  The SAP error message IH024 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchical structure of the objects in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the system has detected that both superior objects (parent objects) are defined for the same subordinate object, which is not allowed in the hierarchical structure of SAP.
  Cause:
  The error IH024 typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Assignments: The subordinate object (e.g., a piece of equipment or functional location) is assigned to more than one superior object, which violates the hierarchical relationship rules in SAP.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the master data setup, leading to conflicting relationships between objects.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data, possibly due to manual errors or issues during data migration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IH024 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  Identify the Objects: Determine which subordinate object is causing the issue and identify the superior objects that are conflicting.
  Check Assignments: Use transaction codes like IH01 (Display Hierarchy) or IE03 (Display Equipment) to review the hierarchy and assignments of the objects involved.
  Remove Duplicate Assignments: If you find that the subordinate object is assigned to multiple superior objects, decide which assignment is correct and remove the incorrect one. This can typically be done using transaction codes like IE02 (Change Equipment) or IL02 (Change Functional Location).
  Validate Changes: After making changes, validate the hierarchy again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the subordinate object is now correctly assigned to only one superior object.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks if necessary to ensure that there are no other similar issues in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IE01, IE02, IE03, IL01, IL02, IL03, and IH01 for managing equipment and functional locations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on hierarchical structures in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) or other relevant modules to understand the rules governing object relationships.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.