How To Fix MDM_GX_MSG011 - You can select only customer-specific hierarchies, &1 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDM_GX_MSG - Message class

• Message number: 011

• Message text: You can select only customer-specific hierarchies, &1 not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDM_GX_MSG011 - You can select only customer-specific hierarchies, &1 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message MDM_GX_MSG011 indicates that the user is attempting to select a hierarchy that is not customer-specific, which is not allowed in the context of the operation being performed. This error typically arises in the context of Master Data Management (MDM) or when dealing with hierarchical data structures in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The user tries to select a hierarchy that is not defined as customer-specific.
  The system is configured to only allow customer-specific hierarchies for certain operations, and the selected hierarchy does not meet this criterion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Type: Ensure that the hierarchy you are trying to select is indeed a customer-specific hierarchy. You can do this by reviewing the hierarchy settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Select the Correct Hierarchy: If the hierarchy you are trying to use is not customer-specific, you will need to select a different hierarchy that is defined