How To Fix RTMATGPR_HIER107 - Invalid path found for article &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTMATGPR_HIER - Material Hierarchy Extraction

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Invalid path found for article &1

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

For article &V1&, a variance was determined between the path in the
extract table WRF_MATGRP_PROD and the hierarchy tables.
The variance is on hierarchy level &V2&. In the extract tables node &V3&
is specified for this level, however, node &V4& is in the hierarchy
tables.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTMATGPR_HIER107 - Invalid path found for article &1 ?

  The SAP error message RTMATGPR_HIER107: Invalid path found for article &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Retail or Material Management modules, particularly when dealing with article hierarchies or product master data. This error indicates that the system has encountered an issue with the hierarchy path for a specific article, which may be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Configuration: The article may not be correctly assigned to a hierarchy or the hierarchy itself may be incorrectly configured.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the article or its hierarchy may be missing or incomplete.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect relationships between articles and their respective hierarchies.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was recently transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or invalid paths.
  Changes in Hierarchy Structure: If the hierarchy structure has been changed (e.g., nodes added or removed), existing articles may no longer have valid paths.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Hierarchy Assignment: Verify that the article is correctly assigned to the appropriate hierarchy. You can do this by checking the article master data in the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master).
  Review Hierarchy Configuration: Ensure that the hierarchy is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the hierarchy nodes and their relationships.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data for the article and its hierarchy is complete and accurate. This includes checking for any missing attributes or values.
  Recreate or Adjust Hierarchy: If the hierarchy has been changed, consider recreating or adjusting it to ensure that all articles have valid paths.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to investigate the article and hierarchy configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RTMATGPR_HIER107 error in your SAP system.