How To Fix VC059 - Select hierarchy header nodes for higher-level assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Select hierarchy header nodes for higher-level assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC059 - Select hierarchy header nodes for higher-level assignment ?

  The SAP error message VC059, "Select hierarchy header nodes for higher-level assignment," typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC). This error indicates that the system expects you to select a header node from a hierarchy when trying to assign a higher-level configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Node Selection: You may have selected a node that is not a header node in the hierarchy. The system requires a header node for higher-level assignments.
  Hierarchy Structure: The hierarchy structure may not be properly defined, or the nodes may not be correctly set up as header nodes.
  Configuration Profile Issues: There may be issues with the configuration profile or the way the characteristics and dependencies are defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VC059 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Node Selection:
  
  Ensure that you are selecting a valid header node from the hierarchy. Only header nodes can be used