How To Fix K0191 - Sub-hierarchy & cannot be deleted

K0191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K0 - Error Messages for Central Controlling Routines

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Sub-hierarchy & cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You attempted to delete sub-hierarchy &V1& in an alternative hierarchy.
Sub-hierarchy &V1& is part of the standard hierarchy or contains
elements of the standard hierarchy, and cannot be deleted.

System Response

Nothing is deleted.

How to fix this error?

You can only process the standard hierarchy directly with hierarchy
maintenance and not indirectly via alternative hierarchies.
Use <ZH>Detach</> if you only want to remove sub-hierarchy &V1& from
the alternative hierarchy. This does not affect the elements contained
in the standard hierarchy.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K0191 - Sub-hierarchy & cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message K0191, which states "Sub-hierarchy & cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you attempt to delete a cost center or a hierarchy node that has subordinate nodes or is part of a larger structure. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Subordinate Nodes: The hierarchy node you are trying to delete has subordinate nodes (children) that must be deleted first.
  Dependencies: The node may be linked to other objects or processes in the system, such as cost elements, cost centers, or internal orders.
  Active Assignments: The node might have active assignments or transactions that prevent its deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Subordinate Nodes: 
  
  Navigate to the hierarchy structure and identify any subordinate nodes. You will need to delete or move these nodes before you can delete the parent node.
  
  
  
  Delete or Reassign:
  
  If there are subordinate nodes, delete them first or reassign them to another hierarchy