How To Fix RTCMMD041 - Choose an active hierarchy

RTCMMD041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Choose an active hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD041 - Choose an active hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD041, which states "Choose an active hierarchy," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Master Data Management (MDM) or when working with reporting tools that require a specific hierarchy to be selected for data analysis or reporting purposes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  No Active Hierarchy Selected: The user has not selected an active hierarchy for the data they are trying to work with.
  Inactive Hierarchy: The hierarchy that the user is trying to use is not active or has been deactivated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the hierarchies in the system, such as missing or incorrectly set up hierarchies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RTCMMD041 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select an Active Hierarchy:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or report where the error occurred.
  Look for a dropdown or selection field that allows you to choose a hierarchy.
  Ensure that you select a hierarchy that is marked