How To Fix IL206 - Permitted number of hierarchy levels exceeded

IL206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IL - PM: ILOM - Functional Locations

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Permitted number of hierarchy levels exceeded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL206 - Permitted number of hierarchy levels exceeded ?

  The SAP error message IL206 "Permitted number of hierarchy levels exceeded" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Logistics (IL) module, particularly when dealing with hierarchical structures such as bills of materials (BOMs), production versions, or other hierarchical data structures.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the hierarchy you are trying to create or manipulate has exceeded the maximum number of allowed levels. SAP has predefined limits on the number of hierarchy levels for various objects to ensure system performance and data integrity. The specific limit can vary depending on the configuration and the type of hierarchy being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IL206 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Structure: Check the hierarchy structure you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that it does not exceed the maximum allowed levels. You may need to simplify the hierarchy or break it down into smaller components.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If you have administrative access,