How To Fix RTCMMD048 - Not able to activate article hierarchy &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Not able to activate article hierarchy &

What causes this issue?

One of the following situations has occurred:
You tried to activate a subtree of the material hierarchy, however, the
system always activates the entire material hierarchy
The material hierarchy you want to activate has more then ten levels,
however, the BW update supports a maximum of ten levels.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

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

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 RTCMMD048 - Not able to activate article hierarchy & ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD048 indicates that there is an issue with activating an article hierarchy in the Retail and Consumer Products (SAP CAR) module. This error can occur due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The article hierarchy may depend on certain master data (like articles, hierarchies, or attributes) that are not properly maintained or are missing.
  Hierarchy Structure Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the hierarchy structure itself, such as circular references or invalid nodes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the hierarchy.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or system configuration problems.
  Data Locking: The data might be locked by another process, preventing the activation of the hierarchy.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all required master data for the articles and hierarchy is correctly maintained. Verify that all articles in the hierarchy exist and are active.
  Review Hierarchy Structure: Examine the hierarchy structure for any inconsistencies. Make sure there are no circular references or invalid nodes.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user attempting to activate the hierarchy has the necessary authorizations. If not, consult with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  Technical Troubleshooting: If the issue persists, check for any technical issues in the system. This may involve looking at logs, checking for database inconsistencies, or consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  Data Locking: Investigate if the data is locked by another process. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks and SM21 for system logs to identify any issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  /SCMTMS/ART: For managing articles.
  /SCMTMS/HIER: For managing hierarchies.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message RTCMMD048.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on article hierarchies and their activation processes.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.