How To Fix TE161 - Portfolio hierarchy contains errors

TE161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Portfolio hierarchy contains errors

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check your customizing settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE161 - Portfolio hierarchy contains errors ?

  The SAP error message TE161, which states "Portfolio hierarchy contains errors," typically occurs in the context of SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM). This error indicates that there are inconsistencies or issues within the portfolio hierarchy that need to be addressed before proceeding with further actions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Inconsistent Data: There may be missing or inconsistent data in the hierarchy nodes, such as missing attributes or incorrect relationships between nodes.
  Invalid Hierarchy Structure: The hierarchy may not be structured correctly, leading to circular references or orphaned nodes.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the integrity of the data, such as duplicate entries or incorrect parent-child relationships.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify certain parts of the hierarchy, leading to perceived errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Hierarchy Structure: Review the portfolio hierarchy structure to ensure that all nodes are correctly defined and that