How To Fix RTCMMD058 - Only limited changes are possible to active article hierarchies

RTCMMD058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Only limited changes are possible to active article hierarchies

What causes this issue?

Every change to an active material hierarchy has a direct impact on the
applications that use the data of an active hierarchy (for example,
merchandise planning, assortment planning, reporting, etc.)
Only limited changes to active material hierarchies are possible.
Changes are only allowed to the material assignment.
Node assignments can be displayed.

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?

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 RTCMMD058 - Only limited changes are possible to active article hierarchies ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD058, which states "Only limited changes are possible to active article hierarchies," typically occurs in the context of managing article hierarchies in SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA. This error indicates that the system is restricting changes to an active article hierarchy due to certain conditions or settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Hierarchy Status: The article hierarchy you are trying to modify is currently active. In SAP, once a hierarchy is activated, certain changes are restricted to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  Hierarchy Type: The type of changes you are attempting to make may not be allowed for active hierarchies. For example, adding or removing nodes or changing the structure significantly may be restricted.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in your SAP system that limit the types of changes that can be made to active hierarchies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Status: Verify the status of the article hierarchy. If it is active