How To Fix SCPR170 - Only use simple BC Sets, not hierarchical ones

SCPR170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCPR - BC Sets

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Only use simple BC Sets, not hierarchical ones

What causes this issue?

You want to put data in a BC Set and have entered the name of a
hierarchical BC Set.

System Response

You cannot enter data in hierarchical BC Sets.

How to fix this error?

Use only non-hierarchical BC Sets.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCPR170 - Only use simple BC Sets, not hierarchical ones ?

  The SAP error message SCPR170, which states "Only use simple BC Sets, not hierarchical ones," typically occurs when you are trying to use a Business Configuration Set (BC Set) that is hierarchical in nature, while the system only supports simple BC Sets for the operation you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchical BC Sets: The error arises because the system is designed to work with simple BC Sets, which are flat and do not have any parent-child relationships. Hierarchical BC Sets, on the other hand, can have multiple levels of configuration and dependencies, which the current operation does not support.
  Incorrect Configuration: You may be trying to import or activate a BC Set that is not compatible with the current configuration or the transaction you are using.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use Simple BC Sets: Ensure that you are using a simple BC Set. If you have a hierarchical BC Set, you will need to either:
  
  Convert it to a simple