How To Fix MA184 - No hierarchy maintenance is possible for standard SOP info structure &

MA184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 184

• Message text: No hierarchy maintenance is possible for standard SOP info structure &

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MA184 - Details

• The SAP error message MA184, which states "No hierarchy maintenance is possible for standard SOP info structure," typically occurs in the context of Sales and Operations Planning (SOP) when you attempt to maintain a hierarchy for a standard SOP information structure. This error indicates that the system does not allow hierarchy maintenance for the specific standard SOP info structure you are working with.
  
  Cause:
  
  Standard Info Structure: The error arises because you are trying to maintain a hierarchy for a standard SOP info structure, which is not permitted. Standard info structures are predefined by SAP and do not allow for custom hierarchy modifications.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that restrict hierarchy maintenance for the specific info structure you are using.
  Incorrect Transaction: You might be using a transaction or function that is not intended for the maintenance of hierarchies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use Custom Info Structures: If you need to maintain a hierarchy, consider creating a