How To Fix W-086 - Hierarchy level assignment(s) updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W- -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Hierarchy level assignment(s) updated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W-086 - Hierarchy level assignment(s) updated ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP message W-086: Hierarchy level assignment(s) updated:
  
  SAP Message: W-086 Hierarchy level assignment(s) updated
  
  Message Type:
  
  W = Warning message
  
  This means the system is informing you about something important but not stopping the process.
  
  
  Cause:
  
  This warning appears when you update or change the assignment of hierarchy levels in an organizational structure or master data.
  Typically, it occurs during maintenance or update of organizational hierarchy data, such as in Personnel Administration (PA) or Organizational Management (OM) modules.
  The system notifies you that the hierarchy level assignments have been changed successfully.
  It is not an error but a confirmation that the hierarchy level assignments have been updated.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you change the assignment of an object (e.g., position, organizational unit) to a different hierarchy level.
  When you maintain or adjust the organizational structure and save the changes.
  During data upload or mass changes to hierarchy assignments.
  
  
  Solution / Action:
  
  Since this is a warning message, no error correction is needed.
  Review the changes you made to ensure they are correct.
  Confirm that the updated hierarchy levels are as intended.
  If the update was unintentional, you may need to revert or correct the hierarchy assignments.
  If you want to suppress this message in a custom program or user exit, you can handle the warning accordingly, but generally, it is recommended to keep such informative messages.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes:  
  
  PPOME (Change Organizational Plan)  
  PO13 (Change Position)  
  PP01 (Maintain Organizational Plan)  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)  
  
  
  Tables involved:  
  
  HRP1000 (Object),  
  HRP1001 (Relationships),  
  T77S0 (Hierarchy levels)  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to hierarchy level assignments if you encounter unexpected behavior.
  
  
  Customizing path:  
  
  IMG ? Personnel Management ? Organizational Management ? Basic Settings ? Define Hierarchy Levels
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  W-086 is an informational warning indicating that hierarchy level assignments have been updated.
  No error or problem exists; it confirms successful update.
  Verify changes and proceed.
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with specific scenarios or troubleshooting related to this message!