How To Fix RTCMMD242 - Copying not permitted: different hierarchy scheduling

RTCMMD242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Copying not permitted: different hierarchy scheduling

What causes this issue?

Cross-hierarchy copying is allowed if the source and target hierarchy
can or cannot be scheduled.

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?

Check the hierarchy attribute "Structure Scheduling".

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RTCMMD242 - Details

• The SAP error message RTCMMD242, which states "Copying not permitted: different hierarchy scheduling," typically occurs in the context of planning and scheduling within SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar modules. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the hierarchy levels or structures between the source and target data when attempting to copy or transfer data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Mismatch: The source and target data may be based on different hierarchies. For example, if you are trying to copy data from a planning area that uses a different hierarchy than the one you are copying to, this error will occur.
  Data Structure Differences: The data structures (like characteristics or key figures) in the source and target planning areas may not align properly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the planning areas that do not allow for copying between different hierarchies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchies: Ensure that the hierarchies in both the source and target