How To Fix UCD0030 - No special version maintained for the hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCD0 - General Messages for Data Dispatcher, SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 030

• Message text: No special version maintained for the hierarchy

What causes this issue?

You changed a version-dependent hierarchy. However, no special version
is defined for the hierarchy in the Customizing for the assignment of
special versions to version combinations or in the rules for this
assignment.

System Response

The changes cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

To reverse the changes, choose <ZK>Cancel</>.
Extend the Customizing of the special versions.
Change the hierarchy.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCD0030 - No special version maintained for the hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message UCD0030, which states "No special version maintained for the hierarchy," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Universal Change Document (UCD) functionality. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific version of a hierarchy that is required for processing a change document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Version: The most common cause of this error is that the specific version of the hierarchy that is being referenced does not exist in the system. This can happen if the hierarchy has not been properly defined or if the version has been deleted or not activated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the hierarchy settings or in the UCD settings that prevent the system from recognizing the hierarchy version.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the hierarchy not being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code SIMG or SPRO) to check the configuration of the hierarchy.
  Ensure that the hierarchy version you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Special Version:
  
  If the hierarchy version is missing, you may need to create or maintain it. This can usually be done in the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSCUSTV10 for custom hierarchies).
  Ensure that the version is marked as active and is properly linked to the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Review Change Document Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the change documents to ensure that they are correctly configured to reference the hierarchy.
  Make sure that the change document type is correctly set up to use the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no data inconsistencies that could be causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 to check the database tables related to the hierarchy and change documents.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to UCD and hierarchy management for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if it is a known issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, SE11, SIMG, and others that are used for configuration and maintenance of hierarchies and change documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to UCD and hierarchy management.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Universal Change Documents and hierarchy management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UCD0030 error in your SAP system.