How To Fix /SCDL/BO_VALIDATION036 - Distribution "&1" is not possible for main item of hierarchy "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BO_VALIDATION -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Distribution "&1" is not possible for main item of hierarchy "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BO_VALIDATION036 - Distribution "&1" is not possible for main item of hierarchy "&2" ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BO_VALIDATION036 indicates that there is an issue with the distribution of a specific item in a hierarchy. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with hierarchical data structures, such as product hierarchies or organizational hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  The error message states that the distribution for the main item of a hierarchy is not possible. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Hierarchy Structure: The item you are trying to distribute may not be correctly defined in the hierarchy. For example, it might be a main item that does not have the necessary subordinate items or relationships defined.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the hierarchy, such as missing or incorrect attributes for the main item or its sub-items.
  
  
  Distribution Settings: The distribution settings for the hierarchy might not allow for the distribution