How To Fix W-036 - Hierarchy type is missing: Assignments cannot be made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W- -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Hierarchy type is missing: Assignments cannot be made

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W-036 - Hierarchy type is missing: Assignments cannot be made ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W-036 Hierarchy type is missing: Assignments cannot be made
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to make assignments (such as organizational assignments or relationships) in SAP, but the system cannot find or identify the required Hierarchy Type for the object or organizational unit involved.
  In SAP Organizational Management (OM), hierarchy types define the structure and relationships between organizational units, positions, jobs, etc. If the hierarchy type is missing or not maintained properly, the system cannot process the assignment because it does not know how to link the objects in the organizational hierarchy.
  Common causes include:  
  
  The hierarchy type has not been defined or assigned in the system.  
  The organizational object or infotype is missing the hierarchy type assignment.  
  Customizing settings for hierarchy types are incomplete or incorrect.  
  The user is trying to assign an object in a hierarchy that does not exist or is not activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Maintain Hierarchy Types:
  
  Go to transaction PPOME or PP01 to check the organizational structure.
  Verify if the hierarchy type is assigned to the organizational unit or object.
  Use transaction SPRO ? Enterprise Structure ? Definition ? Maintain Hierarchy Types to check if the hierarchy type exists and is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Hierarchy Type to Organizational Unit:
  
  In the organizational management infotypes (e.g., IT1000 - Org Unit), ensure that the hierarchy type is maintained.
  If missing, assign the correct hierarchy type.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Hierarchy Types:
  
  Use transaction SPRO and navigate to:
  
  Personnel Management ? Organizational Management ? Basic Settings ? Define Hierarchy Types
  Ensure that the hierarchy types are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Relationships:
  
  Check if the relationships between objects (e.g., Org Unit to Position) are valid and consistent with the hierarchy type.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If this issue occurs after a transport or system copy, verify that the hierarchy types and related customizing have been transported correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Hierarchy Types in SAP OM define the structure of the organizational plan and how objects relate to each other. Examples include "01" for organizational units, "02" for positions, etc.
  The error is a warning (W-036), so it may not stop processing but indicates that assignments may not be correctly maintained.
  This message is often encountered during organizational plan maintenance or when importing organizational data.
  For detailed troubleshooting, check the infotype data (e.g., IT1000) and the relationships in the organizational plan.
  SAP Notes and documentation related to Organizational Management and hierarchy types can provide additional guidance.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.