How To Fix TE534 - Error occurred during hierarchy check

TE534 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 534

• Message text: Error occurred during hierarchy check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE534 - Error occurred during hierarchy check ?

  The SAP error message TE534, which states "Error occurred during hierarchy check," typically occurs in the context of SAP's controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with hierarchical structures such as cost centers, profit centers, or internal orders. This error can arise during various operations, such as posting transactions, running reports, or executing planning functions.
  Causes of TE534 Error
  
  
  Hierarchy Structure Issues: The hierarchy structure may not be correctly defined or may have inconsistencies. This can include missing nodes, incorrect parent-child relationships, or inactive nodes.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain nodes in the hierarchy.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the hierarchy, such as missing or incorrect attributes.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the controlling area or related settings can lead to this error.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If you are working with different versions of the hierarchy (e.g., planning versions), there may be