How To Fix VPKGUI106 - Hierarchy switch is not possible for several profiles

VPKGUI106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPKGUI - Sales Pricing, Interface

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Hierarchy switch is not possible for several profiles

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

VPKGUI106 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  VPKGUI106 - Hierarchy switch is not possible for several profiles
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Variant Configuration (LO-VC) when you attempt to switch the hierarchy in the configuration profile, but the system detects that multiple profiles are involved or the hierarchy switch is ambiguous or not allowed for the selected profiles.
  More specifically, the error arises because:
  
  The configuration involves several profiles simultaneously, and the system cannot determine a unique hierarchy to switch to.
  The hierarchy switch is only allowed when a single profile is active or when the profiles involved support the hierarchy switch.
  The profiles may be inconsistent or not properly linked to the hierarchy nodes.
  The configuration profile or the variant configuration model does not support hierarchy switching due to missing or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP Variant Configuration, a hierarchy switch allows you to change the structure of the configuration model dynamically during configuration, for example, switching between different sub-models or