How To Fix /SAPCEM/BAPI026 - A hierarchy that has not been exploded exists for equipment &

/SAPCEM/BAPI026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCEM/BAPI -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: A hierarchy that has not been exploded exists for equipment &

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/SAPCEM/BAPI026 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPCEM/BAPI026 A hierarchy that has not been exploded exists for equipment & typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS) modules, particularly when dealing with equipment hierarchies. This error indicates that there is a hierarchy structure associated with the specified equipment that has not been fully expanded or processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Hierarchy: The equipment in question is part of a hierarchy (e.g., a functional location or a piece of equipment that has sub-components) that has not been fully exploded or processed in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the hierarchy structure, which prevents the system from recognizing the complete relationship between the equipment and its components.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the hierarchy management in SAP may not be set up correctly, leading to issues when trying to access or manipulate the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Explode the Hierarchy: Use