Message type: E = Error
Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition
Message number: 388
Message text: Outline level & ( & ) in hierarchy level & not unique
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SE388
- Outline level & ( & ) in hierarchy level & not unique ?The SAP error message SE388 indicates that there is a problem with the uniqueness of outline levels in a hierarchy. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a hierarchy in SAP, and the system detects that there are duplicate entries for a specific outline level.
Cause: The error message "Outline level & ( & ) in hierarchy level & not unique" usually arises due to one of the following reasons: Duplicate Entries: There are multiple entries with the same key or identifier at the specified outline level in the hierarchy. Incorrect Data Entry: During the creation or modification of the hierarchy, the same outline level has been assigned to more than one node. Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that have not been resolved, leading to duplicates.
Solution: To resolve the SE388 error, you can follow these steps: Check Hierarchy Structure: Review the hierarchy structure to identify where the duplicates
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