How To Fix UGMD_SYNCH056 - Hierarchy structure is time-dependent

UGMD_SYNCH056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD_SYNCH - Synchronization Message Class

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Hierarchy structure is time-dependent

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UGMD_SYNCH056 - Details

• The SAP error message UGMD_SYNCH056 indicates that there is an issue with a hierarchy structure being time-dependent. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or when working with hierarchical data structures in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to synchronize or process a hierarchy structure that has time-dependent characteristics, but the system is not able to handle the time-dependent data correctly. This can happen due to several reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The hierarchy structure may not be configured properly to handle time-dependent data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing it correctly.
  Missing Time Characteristics: The required time characteristics or attributes may not be defined or may be missing in the hierarchy structure.
  Versioning Issues: If the hierarchy is versioned, there may be issues with the versioning that prevent proper synchronization.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UGMD_SYNCH056 error, you can