How To Fix RTCMMD073 - Article hierarchy & deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Article hierarchy & deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD073 - Article hierarchy & deactivated ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD073 indicates that there is an issue with the article hierarchy in the system, specifically that the article hierarchy has been deactivated. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with master data management in SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation of Article Hierarchy: The article hierarchy that you are trying to use has been deactivated in the system. This can happen due to changes in business processes, data maintenance, or administrative actions.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the article hierarchy may not be set up correctly, leading to the hierarchy being unavailable for use.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing configurations that lead to the hierarchy being deactivated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Article Hierarchy Status: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code MM42 for material master) and check the status of the article hierarchy.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate the Article Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is indeed deactivated, you may need to reactivate it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the relevant module (e.g., SAP Retail).
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the configuration settings and find the section for article hierarchy management.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary settings for the article hierarchy are correctly configured. This includes checking the hierarchy levels, attributes, and any dependencies that may affect its activation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to article hierarchy management for specific steps and best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM42 (Change Material), MM01 (Create Material), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to RTCMMD073 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify article hierarchies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RTCMMD073 error and implement a solution to reactivate the article hierarchy in your SAP system.