How To Fix RH202 - The level of the node ID & does not suit the lev. of the higher lev. node

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RH - BW: Hierarchies ( basic functions )

• Message number: 202

• Message text: The level of the node ID & does not suit the lev. of the higher lev. node

What causes this issue?

The hierarchy level of the parent node must be one larger than the
hierarchy level of the actual node. This is not the case for the node
with ID &V1& and its parent node with ID &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct the hierarchy level of the node or of the parent node in your
source system.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RH202 - The level of the node ID & does not suit the lev. of the higher lev. node ?

  The SAP error message RH202 typically occurs in the context of Organizational Management (OM) or Personnel Administration (PA) when there is a mismatch in the hierarchical structure of organizational units or positions. This error indicates that the level of a node (such as an organizational unit or position) does not match the expected level of its parent node in the hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Level Mismatch: The node you are trying to create or modify has a level that does not correspond to the level of its parent node. For example, if you are trying to assign a position to an organizational unit that is at a different level in the hierarchy, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Node Configuration: The configuration of the organizational structure may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the hierarchy.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors when creating or modifying nodes can lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchical Structure: Review the organizational structure to ensure that the levels of the nodes are correctly defined. Make sure that the node you are trying to create or modify is at the correct level relative to its parent node.
  Adjust Node Levels: If you find that the node levels are incorrect, you may need to adjust the levels of the nodes involved. This could involve changing the parent node or modifying the node's level.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as PPOME (for Organizational Management) to visualize and edit the organizational structure. This can help you identify where the mismatch is occurring.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly structure your organizational hierarchy.
  Check for Customizations: If your SAP system has customizations, ensure that these do not interfere with the standard hierarchy rules.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME, PPOC, and PPOE for managing organizational units and positions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the organizational structure.
  Testing Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to the production system to avoid further issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RH202 error and ensure that your organizational hierarchy is correctly configured.