How To Fix W-063 - Higher-level node already maintained as a subordinate node

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W- -

• Message number: 063

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W-063 - Higher-level node already maintained as a subordinate node ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W-063 Higher-level node already maintained as a subordinate node
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP Organizational Management (OM) when you try to assign a node (organizational unit, position, job, etc.) as a subordinate to another node, but the node you are trying to assign is already maintained as a subordinate node under a different higher-level node. In other words, the system detects a conflict in the hierarchical structure because the node cannot have multiple higher-level nodes in the same relationship type.
  Typical scenario:  
  
  You attempt to create or change a relationship (e.g., A relationship for organizational units) where a node is assigned as a subordinate to a higher-level node.
  The node is already assigned as a subordinate to another higher-level node.
  SAP prevents this to maintain a consistent and valid organizational hierarchy.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP OM, the organizational structure is maintained as a hierarchy with relationships between nodes. Each node can only have one direct superior in a particular relationship type (e.g., A for organizational units). Assigning a node as subordinate to multiple higher-level nodes in the same relationship type would create an inconsistent or circular hierarchy, which is not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check existing relationships:
  
  Use transaction PPOME or PP01 to display the organizational structure.
  Identify the current higher-level node to which the subordinate node is assigned.
  
  
  
  Decide on the correct hierarchy:
  
  Determine which higher-level node the subordinate node should belong to.
  If the current assignment is incorrect, you need to remove or change the existing relationship before creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Remove or change the existing relationship:
  
  Delete the existing subordinate relationship if it is no longer valid.
  Then create the new subordinate relationship to the desired higher-level node.
  
  
  
  Save the changes:
  
  After adjusting the relationships, save the organizational structure.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W), not an error, so the system allows you to proceed but warns you about the potential inconsistency.
  If you want to allow multiple higher-level nodes for a subordinate node, you would need to use different relationship types or reconsider the organizational design.
  Always ensure the organizational hierarchy remains a valid tree structure without loops or multiple parents for the same node in the same relationship type.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W-063 Higher-level node already maintained as a subordinate node
  
  
  Cause
  Node is already assigned as subordinate to another higher-level node in the same relation
  
  
  Effect
  Warning about potential hierarchy inconsistency
  
  
  Solution
  Check and correct existing relationships; remove or change the existing subordinate assignment before creating a new one
  
  
  Transactions
  PPOME, PP01 (to display and maintain org structure)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transaction codes, feel free to ask!