How To Fix MSG_UH282 - The node cannot have a &2 different with its lower-level node &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_UH - Universal Hierarchy Message Class

• Message number: 282

• Message text: The node cannot have a &2 different with its lower-level node &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_UH282 - The node cannot have a &2 different with its lower-level node &1. ?

  The SAP error message MSG_UH282 indicates that there is a mismatch in the hierarchy of nodes in a structure, typically in the context of a master data hierarchy, such as a bill of materials (BOM), a work breakdown structure (WBS), or similar hierarchical data structures. The error message states that a node cannot have a different characteristic or attribute than its lower-level node.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The parent node (node &2) has a different attribute or characteristic than its child node (node &1). For example, if the parent node is defined as a certain type of material, but the child node is defined as a different type, this inconsistency will trigger the error.
  Hierarchy Structure Violation: The hierarchy rules defined in the system are being violated. Each level of the hierarchy must maintain certain characteristics that are consistent with its parent node.
  
  Configuration Issues: