How To Fix UGMD317 - Invalid entry of a higher-level characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Invalid entry of a higher-level characteristic

What causes this issue?

You created a hierarchy that is compounded to a value for the
higher-level characteristic. However, in accordance with the definition
of the characteristic the hierarchy is not compounded to the
higher-level characteristic.

System Response

Changes are not saved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the Customizing.

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.

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