How To Fix /PM0/3FB_MESSAGES068 - Entity &1 is not allowed as a child of &2

/PM0/3FB_MESSAGES068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Entity &1 is not allowed as a child of &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/3FB_MESSAGES068 - Entity &1 is not allowed as a child of &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/3FB_MESSAGES068 indicates that there is a hierarchical relationship issue in the data model where an entity (represented by &1) is being incorrectly assigned as a child of another entity (represented by &2). This typically occurs in scenarios involving master data management, such as when dealing with organizational structures, product hierarchies, or other parent-child relationships in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchical Structure: The entity you are trying to assign as a child does not have the correct parent-child relationship defined in the system. This could be due to business rules that restrict certain entities from being related.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the assignment of certain entities as children of others.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected structure, possibly due to manual errors or data migration issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchical Relationships: Review the definitions of the entities involved. Ensure that