How To Fix PHIN039 - Only one hierarchy with functional locations is allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PHIN - Phase In: Messages

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Only one hierarchy with functional locations is allowed

What causes this issue?

You specified a piece of equipment that is part of a functional location
hierarchy. There is already a piece of equipment with a functional
location hierarchy in the selection set. Only one hierarchy with
functional locations is allowed.

System Response

It is not allowed to specify more than one piece of equipment where each
piece of equipment is part of an own functional location hierarchy.

How to fix this error?

Remove the existing equipment with functional location hierarchy to go
on.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PHIN039 - Only one hierarchy with functional locations is allowed ?

  The SAP error message PHIN039, which states "Only one hierarchy with functional locations is allowed," typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Project System (PS) when you are trying to create or manage hierarchies that include functional locations. This error indicates that the system has detected multiple hierarchies that include functional locations, which is not permitted.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Multiple Hierarchies: You may have attempted to create or assign more than one hierarchy that includes functional locations. SAP allows only one hierarchy for functional locations to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the hierarchy settings or the way functional locations are structured in your system.
  Data Duplication: There might be duplicate entries or incorrect relationships defined in the hierarchy that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PHIN039 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Hierarchies:
  
  Go to the transaction code IH01 (Display Hierarchy) or IH02 (Change Hierarchy) to review the existing hierarchies.
  Ensure that there is only one hierarchy that includes the functional locations you are working with.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Hierarchies:
  
  If you find multiple hierarchies, you will need to either delete or modify the unnecessary ones to ensure that only one hierarchy is active for functional locations.
  Use transaction code IH03 (Display Hierarchy) to view details and make necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Review Functional Location Structure:
  
  Check the structure of your functional locations to ensure that they are correctly assigned to the intended hierarchy.
  Use transaction code IL03 (Display Functional Location) to review the details of functional locations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to functional location hierarchies for additional guidance on best practices and configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the hierarchies and functional locations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IH01: Display Hierarchy
  IH02: Change Hierarchy
  IH03: Display Hierarchy
  IL03: Display Functional Location
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Best Practices: Ensure that your hierarchy structure is well-defined and that you follow best practices for managing functional locations and hierarchies in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PHIN039 error and ensure that your functional location hierarchy is correctly configured.