How To Fix TE571 - Risk hierarchy &: Short descriptions of nodes are incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 571

• Message text: Risk hierarchy &: Short descriptions of nodes are incomplete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE571 - Risk hierarchy &: Short descriptions of nodes are incomplete ?

  The SAP error message TE571, which states "Risk hierarchy &: Short descriptions of nodes are incomplete," typically occurs in the context of SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) when there are issues with the risk hierarchy configuration. This error indicates that some nodes in the risk hierarchy do not have complete or valid short descriptions, which are necessary for proper display and functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Descriptions: The short descriptions for certain nodes in the risk hierarchy are either missing or not filled out correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the risk hierarchy, such as nodes that have not been fully defined.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of risk nodes, data entry errors may have occurred, leading to incomplete descriptions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Risk Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the risk hierarchy configuration in SAP GRC.
  Review each node in the hierarchy to ensure that all required fields, especially the short descriptions, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Update Short Descriptions:
  
  For any nodes that are missing short descriptions, enter the appropriate text to complete the descriptions.
  Ensure that the descriptions are concise and meet any character limits set by the system.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After making changes, validate the risk hierarchy to ensure that all nodes are correctly configured and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment following your organization's change management process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on configuring risk hierarchies and ensuring compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on risk hierarchy configuration.
  GRC Community: Engage with the SAP GRC community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Resources: Consider training sessions or resources on SAP GRC to better understand risk management and hierarchy configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TE571 error and ensure that your risk hierarchy is properly configured.