How To Fix USMD1175 - Hierarchies must not be further restricted

USMD1175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Hierarchies must not be further restricted

What causes this issue?

In the following cases, the authorization fields for the hierarchy
cannot be restricted any further:
The hierarchy is a synchronized hierarchy.
The entity type has not been restricted to a single value.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1175 - Hierarchies must not be further restricted ?

  The SAP error message USMD1175, which states "Hierarchies must not be further restricted," typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when working with hierarchies in the data model. This error indicates that there is an issue with the way hierarchies are being defined or used in the data governance process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Restrictions: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to apply additional restrictions to a hierarchy that is already defined. For example, if a hierarchy is set up to allow certain nodes or levels, trying to impose further restrictions on those nodes can trigger this error.
  Data Model Configuration: The configuration of the data model may not allow for the specific changes or restrictions being attempted. This can happen if the hierarchy is already locked or if the data model does not support the intended changes.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed,