How To Fix /SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT047 - Hierarchy &1 not found; check selection

/SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Hierarchy &1 not found; check selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT047 - Hierarchy &1 not found; check selection ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT047 Hierarchy &1 not found; check selection typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the system is unable to find a specified hierarchy in the database. This can happen during various operations, such as data maintenance or reporting, where a hierarchy is expected but not available.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Not Created: The specified hierarchy (denoted by &1 in the error message) may not have been created in the system.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Name: The name of the hierarchy being referenced may be misspelled or incorrectly specified in the selection criteria.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified hierarchy.
  Data Deletion: The hierarchy may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the current operation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the hierarchy from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Creation: Verify if the hierarchy has been