How To Fix UMB002 - Invalid lower level node of node '&1'

UMB002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Invalid lower level node of node '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB002 - Invalid lower level node of node '&1' ?

  The SAP error message UMB002, which states "Invalid lower level node of node '&1'", typically occurs in the context of SAP's Master Data Management (MDM) or when dealing with hierarchical data structures, such as organizational units, product hierarchies, or similar structures.
  
  Cause:
  The error message UMB002 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchical structure of nodes. Specifically, it suggests that the system has encountered a lower-level node that is not valid or does not exist under the specified parent node (represented by '&1'). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchical Structure: The node you are trying to reference may not be correctly linked to its parent node.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing nodes or incorrect relationships between nodes.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings for the hierarchy may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid references.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from