How To Fix RTCMMD225 - Specify a hierarchy ID

RTCMMD225 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Specify a hierarchy ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD225 - Specify a hierarchy ID ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD225, which states "Specify a hierarchy ID," typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or when working with hierarchical data structures in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects a hierarchy ID to be provided, but it has not been specified in the relevant transaction or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy ID: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a hierarchy ID where it is required. This could happen during the creation or modification of master data that relies on hierarchical structures.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a hierarchy ID to be specified for certain operations, and these settings may not be correctly configured.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the field for entering the hierarchy ID or may not have the necessary permissions to view or enter this