How To Fix USMD1B211 - Node &1 is underneath itself in hierarchy &2

USMD1B211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1B - Meldungen: MDF Anschluss

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Node &1 is underneath itself in hierarchy &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1B211 - Node &1 is underneath itself in hierarchy &2 ?

  The SAP error message USMD1B211 indicates that there is a hierarchical structure issue in the Master Data Governance (MDG) application. Specifically, the error message states that "Node &1 is underneath itself in hierarchy &2," which means that a node (or element) in a hierarchy is incorrectly referencing itself as a child, creating a circular reference.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Circular Reference: The node is set up in such a way that it points to itself, either directly or indirectly, which is not allowed in hierarchical structures.
  Incorrect Hierarchical Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the hierarchy setup, where the parent-child relationships are not defined correctly.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the hierarchy, a user may have inadvertently created a loop by assigning a node as its own parent.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Hierarchy Structure:
  
  Navigate to the hierarchy