How To Fix USMD6S003 - Hierarchy node &1: &2 does not exist in hierarchy &3

USMD6S003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD6S - Selection Conditions

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Hierarchy node &1: &2 does not exist in hierarchy &3

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USMD6S003 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD6S003 indicates that a specific hierarchy node does not exist in the specified hierarchy. This error typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when working with hierarchies, such as organizational structures or product hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors:
  
  Incorrect Node Reference: The node you are trying to reference (indicated by &1) does not exist in the hierarchy (indicated by &3).
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing nodes or incorrect hierarchy definitions.
  Hierarchy Not Activated: The hierarchy might not be activated or properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified hierarchy or node.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Node Existence:
  
  Check if the node (&1) actually exists in the hierarchy (&3). You can do this by navigating to the hierarchy in the