How To Fix OH071 - You cannot insert values under the top nodes of the standard hierarchy

OH071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OH - Messages Group Maintenance

• Message number: 071

• Message text: You cannot insert values under the top nodes of the standard hierarchy

What causes this issue?

You want to insert a value under node &V1&. Node &V1& is the top node
of the standard hierarchy in controlling area &V2&. Top nodes of the
standard hierarchy may only contain groups (not values).

How to fix this error?

You cannot execute the function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OH071 - You cannot insert values under the top nodes of the standard hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message OH071, which states "You cannot insert values under the top nodes of the standard hierarchy," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with standard hierarchies in cost centers, profit centers, or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to enter or modify values (such as costs or revenues) directly under the top node of a standard hierarchy. In SAP, the top node represents the highest level in the hierarchy, and it is not permissible to assign values directly to it. Instead, values must be assigned to lower-level nodes (sub-nodes) within the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Hierarchy Structure: Review the standard hierarchy structure to understand the levels and nodes. You can do this by navigating to the relevant hierarchy in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  Select a Sub-node: Instead of trying to enter values at the top