How To Fix TE591 - You cannot change historical versions of a risk hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 591

• Message text: You cannot change historical versions of a risk hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE591 - You cannot change historical versions of a risk hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message TE591, "You cannot change historical versions of a risk hierarchy," typically occurs in the context of SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) when users attempt to modify a risk hierarchy that has already been saved as a historical version. This is a safeguard to maintain the integrity of historical data and ensure that past configurations remain unchanged for auditing and compliance purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Historical Version: The risk hierarchy you are trying to modify is a historical version, which means it has been saved in the system as a snapshot of the risk hierarchy at a specific point in time.
  System Restrictions: SAP enforces restrictions on modifying historical data to prevent inconsistencies and maintain the integrity of the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a New Version: Instead of trying to modify the historical version, create a new version of the risk hierarchy. This allows you to make the necessary changes without affecting historical data.
  
  Navigate to the risk hierarchy management area in SAP GRC.
  Select the option to create a new version or copy the existing hierarchy to a new version.
  Make your changes in the new version.
  
  
  
  Review Historical Data: If you need to reference or analyze historical data, you can do so without making changes to it. Use reporting tools or queries to extract the necessary information.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing risk hierarchies and understanding version control within the GRC module.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to create new versions or manage risk hierarchies. If you lack the necessary permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Version Management: Familiarize yourself with how version management works in SAP GRC, including how to create, manage, and archive different versions of risk hierarchies.
  Audit Trails: Understand the importance of maintaining historical versions for compliance and auditing purposes, as this can impact regulatory reporting and risk assessments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address specific issues or enhancements related to risk hierarchy management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TE591 error and effectively manage your risk hierarchies in SAP GRC.