How To Fix UPO_UDM_MSG005 - Organizational Level '&1' is invalid

UPO_UDM_MSG005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPO_UDM_MSG - UDM Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Organizational Level '&1' is invalid

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UPO_UDM_MSG005 - Details

• The SAP error message UPO_UDM_MSG005, which states "Organizational Level '&1' is invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Universal Data Management (UDM) or related modules where organizational structures are defined. This error indicates that the specified organizational level (e.g., a company code, plant, or other organizational unit) is not recognized or does not exist in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Organizational Level: The organizational level specified in the transaction or configuration does not match any existing entries in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the organizational level being deemed invalid.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified organizational level.
  Configuration Errors: The organizational structure may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Organizational Level:
  
  Check the organizational level specified in the transaction or configuration. Ensure that it is correctly entered and exists in