How To Fix TE231 - Risk hierarchy contains errors; program will be run anyway

TE231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Risk hierarchy contains errors; program will be run anyway

What causes this issue?

The risk hierachy contains an error. The program will still continue.
The results, however, may not be complete.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the risk hierarchy.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

TE231 - Details

• The SAP error message TE231, which states "Risk hierarchy contains errors; program will be run anyway," typically occurs in the context of SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) when there are inconsistencies or issues within the risk hierarchy that could affect the execution of risk assessments or related processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The risk hierarchy may contain nodes or elements that are not properly defined or linked, leading to inconsistencies.
  Missing Elements: Some elements in the hierarchy may be missing or incorrectly configured, which can cause the hierarchy to be deemed erroneous.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the risk management module or the specific risk hierarchy being used.
  Data Integrity Issues: Problems with data integrity, such as duplicate entries or incorrect relationships between risks, can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Risk Hierarchy: Check the risk hierarchy for any inconsistencies or errors. Look for missing nodes, incorrect relationships, or any other anomalies.
  Validate