How To Fix UGMD309 - Data is inconsistent in hierarchy table &2

UGMD309 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Data is inconsistent in hierarchy table &2

What causes this issue?

Errors occurred while saving changes to a time-dependent hierarchy for
characteristic &v1&.
Table &V2& most likely has inconsistent data. The table has entries
with values for from/to year and period, which are not intended for the
fiscal year variant &V3& being used. A possible cuase for this is the
subsequent change of a global setting (for example, the fiscal year
variant).

System Response

Continuing processing: Unable to correctly adjust some entries.

How to fix this error?

Notify your systems administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Try to locate the invalid entries in table &v2&, and, if applicable,
manually correct them. If this error occurs repeatedly and it is not
caused by faulty operation (on behalf of the user), you may wish to
contact SAP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD309 - Data is inconsistent in hierarchy table &2 ?

  The SAP error message UGMD309 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the hierarchy table for a specific object, which is typically related to master data or organizational structures in SAP. This error can occur in various modules, such as SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or other areas where hierarchical data structures are used.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency in the hierarchy table can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Corruption: There may be corrupted entries in the hierarchy table due to system errors or improper data handling.
  Incomplete Data: Missing or incomplete data entries that do not conform to the expected structure can lead to inconsistencies.
  Incorrect Hierarchical Relationships: If the relationships between nodes in the hierarchy are not correctly defined, it can cause inconsistencies.
  Concurrent Changes: If multiple users are making changes to the hierarchy simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts and inconsistencies.
  Custom Development: Custom programs or enhancements that manipulate hierarchy data may introduce inconsistencies