How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_REL016 - Hierarchy structure &1 changed (Storage table &2 replaced by &3)

/SAPAPO/OO_REL016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_REL -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Hierarchy structure &1 changed (Storage table &2 replaced by &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_REL016 - Hierarchy structure &1 changed (Storage table &2 replaced by &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_REL016 indicates that there has been a change in the hierarchy structure, specifically that a storage table has been replaced by another one. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there are inconsistencies or changes in the master data or hierarchy that the system is trying to process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Changes: The hierarchy structure has been modified, which can happen due to changes in master data, such as the addition or deletion of nodes in the hierarchy.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies between the data in the database and the data in the application layer, often due to recent changes or updates.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there might be discrepancies in the hierarchy structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Structure: Review the hierarchy structure in the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/HEIRARCHY) to ensure