How To Fix RTCMMD050 - Article hierarchy & is already active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Article hierarchy & is already active

What causes this issue?

You tried to activate a material hierarchy that has not been planned.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

Select a planned material hierarchy.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD050 - Article hierarchy & is already active ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD050 typically indicates that there is an issue with the article hierarchy in the Material Management (MM) module. This error occurs when you attempt to activate an article hierarchy that is already active in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Activation: The most common cause of this error is that the article hierarchy you are trying to activate is already in an active state. This can happen if the activation process was attempted multiple times or if there was a misunderstanding about the current status of the hierarchy.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the proper activation of the article hierarchy.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or corruption in the data related to the article hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Status: Before attempting to activate the article hierarchy, check its current status