How To Fix RTCMMD075 - Cannot activate the hierarchy - articles are not positioned on end nodes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Cannot activate the hierarchy - articles are not positioned on end nodes

What causes this issue?

The materials are not all assigned to end nodes. Depending on the
Customizing settings, end nodes can only contain value-only materials or
none at all.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

Assign the displayed materials to end nodes.

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 RTCMMD075 - Cannot activate the hierarchy - articles are not positioned on end nodes ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD075, which states "Cannot activate the hierarchy - articles are not positioned on end nodes," typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail or SAP Merchandise Management when dealing with product hierarchies or article hierarchies. This error indicates that there are articles (products) in the hierarchy that are not assigned to the end nodes, which are the final levels of the hierarchy where actual products should reside.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Structure: The hierarchy may not be properly structured, meaning that some articles are assigned to nodes that are not the final nodes in the hierarchy.
  Missing Assignments: Articles may be missing assignments to the end nodes, which are necessary for the hierarchy to be activated.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues where articles are incorrectly linked or not linked at all to the appropriate nodes in the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Structure:
  
  Review the hierarchy structure in the SAP system to ensure that all articles are correctly assigned to the end nodes.
  Use transaction codes like COMM_HIERARCHY or COMM_HIER to view and manage hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Assign Articles to End Nodes:
  
  Identify the articles that are not positioned on end nodes. You can do this by running reports or queries that show the hierarchy and the articles assigned to each node.
  Assign the missing articles to the appropriate end nodes in the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Ensure that there are no data integrity issues. Check for any inconsistencies in the article master data that may prevent proper assignment.
  Use transaction codes like MM02 to modify article data if necessary.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Hierarchy:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, attempt to activate the hierarchy again. This can usually be done through the same transaction used to manage the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing hierarchies in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as COMM_HIERARCHY, MM02, and others that may be useful for managing hierarchies and articles.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on SAP Retail or Merchandise Management to better understand hierarchy management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RTCMMD075 error and successfully activate your hierarchy.