How To Fix /S4PPM/HIERARCHY009 - Hierarchy change not possible for &1.

/S4PPM/HIERARCHY009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /S4PPM/HIERARCHY -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Hierarchy change not possible for &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /S4PPM/HIERARCHY009 - Hierarchy change not possible for &1. ?

  The SAP error message /S4PPM/HIERARCHY009 Hierarchy change not possible for &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) when there is an attempt to change a hierarchy that is not allowed due to certain constraints or conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Locking: The hierarchy you are trying to change may be locked for editing. This can happen if it is currently being used in a transaction or if it is set to a status that does not allow changes.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other objects that prevent the hierarchy from being modified.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the hierarchy.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have integrity constraints that prevent changes to ensure data consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Status: Verify the status of the hierarchy you are trying to change. If it is locked or in a status that does not