How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS213 - Area hierarchy &1 was read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Area hierarchy &1 was read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS213 - Area hierarchy &1 was read ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS213 typically indicates an issue related to the area hierarchy in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module of SAP. This message suggests that there is a problem with the area hierarchy that has been read or is being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Area Hierarchy: The area hierarchy specified may not exist or may not be fully defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the area hierarchy.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the APO system that prevent the area hierarchy from being read correctly.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the area hierarchy, such as missing nodes or incorrect relationships.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Area Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/HEIR to check the area hierarchy configuration.
  Ensure that the area hierarchy exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the area hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify any data issues related to the area hierarchy.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CONS to perform consistency checks.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust the Area Hierarchy:
  
  If the area hierarchy is missing or incomplete, consider recreating it or adjusting the existing hierarchy to ensure it meets the required structure.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/HEIR for area hierarchy maintenance and /SAPAPO/CONS for consistency checks.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to APO area hierarchies for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS213 error message.