How To Fix TE557 - Risk hierarchy &, bottom node & is inconsistent

TE557 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 557

• Message text: Risk hierarchy &, bottom node & is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The node is a bottom node, that is, it is at the lowest level in the
hierarchy. A botttom node can not have any susequenst nodes or sub-
trees. This one contains a reference to a subsequent node, and is
therefore inconsistent.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE557 - Risk hierarchy &, bottom node & is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message TE557, which states "Risk hierarchy &, bottom node & is inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) when there is an inconsistency in the risk hierarchy structure. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing nodes, incorrect relationships between nodes, or issues with the configuration of the risk hierarchy.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Nodes: The bottom node in the hierarchy may not be properly defined or may be missing.
  Incorrect Relationships: There may be incorrect parent-child relationships in the hierarchy, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Integrity Issues: Data corruption or integrity issues in the risk hierarchy can lead to this error.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the risk management module can also trigger this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Structure:
  
  Review the risk hierarchy structure to ensure that all nodes are correctly defined and that the relationships between them are accurate.
  Use transaction codes like GRRM or GRRMC to view and