How To Fix OPS_SE_EAM098 - Upper level hierarchy does not exists for given installation point

OPS_SE_EAM098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_EAM - Maintenance Management: Messages for Service Enabling

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Upper level hierarchy does not exists for given installation point

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_EAM098 - Upper level hierarchy does not exists for given installation point ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_EAM098, which states "Upper level hierarchy does not exist for given installation point," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or Plant Maintenance (PM) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid upper-level hierarchy for the specified installation point in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Structure: The installation point you are trying to access or work with does not have a defined upper-level hierarchy. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing data in the master data setup.
  Incorrect Installation Point: The installation point specified may not be correctly defined in the system or may not exist.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the hierarchy, such as missing links between the installation point and its parent or upper-level nodes.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the upper-level