How To Fix MSG_UH073 - Line &1: Parent node &2 does not exist.

MSG_UH073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_UH - Universal Hierarchy Message Class

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Line &1: Parent node &2 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_UH073 - Line &1: Parent node &2 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message MSG_UH073 Line &1: Parent node &2 does not exist typically occurs in the context of hierarchical data structures, such as when working with master data, organizational structures, or other hierarchical relationships in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a parent node in a hierarchy that does not exist.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parent Node: The most common cause of this error is that the parent node specified in the hierarchy does not exist in the database. This could happen if the parent node was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the data that specifies the parent node.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes made to the hierarchy structure, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration settings for the hierarchy may not be set up