How To Fix RTCMMD013 - Article hierarchy & was activated

RTCMMD013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Article hierarchy & was activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD013 - Article hierarchy & was activated ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD013 typically relates to issues with the article hierarchy in the SAP system, particularly in the context of Retail or Material Management. This error indicates that the article hierarchy has not been activated or is not properly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Not Activated: The article hierarchy may not be activated in the system, which is necessary for certain functionalities in SAP Retail.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the article hierarchy settings, such as missing nodes or incorrect settings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for articles may not be correctly set up, leading to inconsistencies in the hierarchy.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the article hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Article Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code (e.g., SPRO) to access the configuration settings.
  Navigate to the section for activating the article hierarchy.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is activated for the relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
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