How To Fix VC063 - Higher-level node already maintained as a subordinate node

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Higher-level node already maintained as a subordinate node

What causes this issue?

The higher-level <GL:hierarchy_node>hierarchy node</> has already been
maintained as a subsequently assigned node. This is not allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC063 - Higher-level node already maintained as a subordinate node ?

  The SAP error message VC063, which states "Higher-level node already maintained as a subordinate node," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration (VC) when you are trying to create or modify a configuration model. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the hierarchical structure of the configuration model, specifically regarding the relationships between nodes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to assign a node (which is intended to be a higher-level node) as a subordinate to another node that is already defined as a higher-level node in the same hierarchy. In variant configuration, each node can only have one parent, and the system enforces this rule to maintain the integrity of the configuration model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Node Relationships: Review the hierarchy of your configuration model. Ensure that the node you are trying to maintain as a subordinate is not already defined