How To Fix W-075 - Lowest hierarchy level (26) exceeded; lower steps will be ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W- -

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Lowest hierarchy level (26) exceeded; lower steps will be ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W-075 - Lowest hierarchy level (26) exceeded; lower steps will be ignored ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W-075 Lowest hierarchy level (26) exceeded; lower steps will be ignored
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when the hierarchy level number assigned to a condition step in pricing or a similar hierarchical structure exceeds the maximum allowed hierarchy level in the system. In SAP pricing procedures, hierarchy levels are used to determine the sequence and priority of condition records or steps.
  
  The standard maximum hierarchy level allowed in SAP is 25.
  If a condition step or hierarchy level is set to 26 or higher, SAP issues this warning.
  The system will ignore any condition steps with hierarchy levels beyond 25 because they are outside the supported range.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Hierarchy levels are used in pricing to control the order in which condition records are applied.
  The hierarchy level is a numeric value (1 to 25) that defines the priority.
  If a condition step is assigned a hierarchy level greater than 25, SAP cannot process it properly.
  This often happens due to incorrect configuration or data entry errors in condition records or pricing procedures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Pricing Procedure:
  
  Go to transaction V/08 (Maintain Pricing Procedures).
  Review the condition steps and their assigned hierarchy levels.
  Ensure that no condition step has a hierarchy level greater than 25.
  
  
  
  Adjust Hierarchy Levels:
  
  If you find any condition step with hierarchy level 26 or higher, reduce it to 25 or below.
  Reorder the steps if necessary to maintain the correct pricing logic.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Sometimes, condition records might have hierarchy levels assigned incorrectly.
  Use transaction VK13 (Display Condition Records) to verify condition records.
  Correct any invalid hierarchy levels.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing or User Exits:
  
  If hierarchy levels are assigned dynamically via user exits or custom code, verify the logic to ensure it does not assign levels beyond 25.
  
  
  
  Test the Pricing:
  
  After corrections, test the pricing procedure to confirm that the warning no longer appears and pricing is calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Hierarchy Level in Pricing:
  
  The hierarchy level controls the sequence of condition application. Lower numbers have higher priority.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  There might be SAP Notes related to this warning if it appears unexpectedly or due to system-specific issues.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/08 - Maintain Pricing Procedures
  VK11/VK12/VK13 - Create/Change/Display Condition Records
  VA01/VA02 - Sales Order Processing (where pricing is applied)
  
  
  
  Impact:
  
  This is a warning, not an error, so the system ignores condition steps beyond level 25 but continues processing. However, this might lead to incorrect pricing if important steps are ignored.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Hierarchy level assigned > 25 (e.g., 26)
  
  
  Effect
  SAP ignores condition steps beyond level 25
  
  
  Solution
  Adjust hierarchy levels to = 25 in pricing procedure or condition records
  
  
  Transaction
  V/08, VK13, VA01/VA02
  
  
  Note
  Warning message, pricing steps beyond 25 ignored
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or screenshots, feel free to ask!