How To Fix RTMATGPR_HIER108 - A parent node was not found for article &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTMATGPR_HIER - Material Hierarchy Extraction

• Message number: 108

• Message text: A parent node was not found for article &1

What causes this issue?

Attempt was made to determine path for article &V1&.

System Response

A parent node could not be found in table WRF_MATGRP_STRUC.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTMATGPR_HIER108 - A parent node was not found for article &1 ?

  The SAP error message RTMATGPR_HIER108 indicates that a parent node for a specific article (identified by &1) could not be found in the hierarchy. This error typically occurs in the context of material master data or product hierarchy management within SAP, particularly when dealing with articles in a retail or logistics environment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parent Node: The most common cause of this error is that the parent node for the specified article does not exist in the hierarchy. This could happen if the hierarchy was modified, and the parent node was deleted or not created.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Assignment: The article may have been assigned to a hierarchy that does not have the correct parent-child relationships defined.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database or issues with the hierarchy structure.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production),