How To Fix USMDZ3268 - &1 &2 Standard hierarchy must not contain ranges &3-&4 of cost centers

USMDZ3268 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDZ3 - Nachrichtenklasse zum UI des User-Interfaces

• Message number: 268

• Message text: &1 &2 Standard hierarchy must not contain ranges &3-&4 of cost centers

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USMDZ3268 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDZ3268 indicates that there is an issue with the standard hierarchy in the context of cost centers. Specifically, it states that the standard hierarchy must not contain ranges of cost centers. This error typically arises when you attempt to include a range of cost centers in a standard hierarchy node, which is not allowed in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a standard hierarchy for cost centers and have inadvertently included a range of cost centers (e.g., Cost Center 1000 to Cost Center 2000) instead of individual cost centers.
  The system expects individual cost center entries rather than a range.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Hierarchy Structure: Review the standard hierarchy structure you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that you are only including individual cost centers and not any ranges.
  
  
  Modify the Input: If you have mistakenly included a range, modify