How To Fix USMD1183 - Hierarchy nodes filled inconsistently

USMD1183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Hierarchy nodes filled inconsistently

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USMD1183 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD1183, which states "Hierarchy nodes filled inconsistently," typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there are inconsistencies in the hierarchy structure of master data. This can happen during the creation or modification of hierarchical data, such as organizational units, product hierarchies, or other types of hierarchical master data.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Inconsistent Hierarchy Levels: The hierarchy may have nodes that are not properly aligned, meaning that parent-child relationships are not correctly defined.
  Missing Parent Nodes: A child node may reference a parent node that does not exist or is not active.
  Circular References: There may be circular references in the hierarchy, where a node indirectly references itself.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to inconsistencies in the hierarchy structure.
  Validation Rules: Custom validation rules in the MDG configuration may be triggered due to the way the hierarchy is