How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP136 - Hierarchy &1 is not valid or was not created correctly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Hierarchy &1 is not valid or was not created correctly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP136 - Hierarchy &1 is not valid or was not created correctly ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP136 Hierarchy &1 is not valid or was not created correctly typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with Supply Network Planning (SNP) and the use of hierarchies for planning purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Hierarchy: The hierarchy specified in the error message (&1) may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The hierarchy might not have been configured correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified hierarchy.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that reference the hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence: Verify that the hierarchy exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/HIERARCHY) and checking if the hierarchy is listed.
  Review Hierarchy Configuration: Ensure that the hierarchy is configured correctly. Check the settings and attributes of the hierarchy to ensure they are set up as required.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data and planning data to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  Recreate Hierarchy: If the hierarchy is found to be invalid or corrupted, consider recreating it. This may involve deleting the existing hierarchy and creating a new one with the correct settings.
  Transport Validation: If the hierarchy was transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/HIERARCHY for managing hierarchies and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for checking planning data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes for known problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring and managing hierarchies in APO.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.