How To Fix WRF_APC116 - Hierarchy node &1 of hierarchy &2 is not subordinate to node &3

WRF_APC116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Hierarchy node &1 of hierarchy &2 is not subordinate to node &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC116 - Hierarchy node &1 of hierarchy &2 is not subordinate to node &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC116: Hierarchy node &1 of hierarchy &2 is not subordinate to node &3
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign or reference a hierarchy node (&1) within a particular hierarchy (&2), but the system finds that this node is not subordinate (i.e., not a child or descendant) of the specified parent node (&3). In other words, the node you are working with does not belong under the expected parent node in the hierarchy structure.
  This typically happens in SAP modules that use hierarchical structures, such as:
  
  Product Costing (CO-PC)
  Profitability Analysis (CO-PA)
  Logistics (e.g., classification hierarchies)
  Variant Configuration
  Master data hierarchies (e.g., material, customer hierarchies)
  
  The hierarchy node relationship is important for correct data aggregation, reporting, and planning. If the node is outside the expected branch, the system raises this error to prevent inconsistent or incorrect data processing.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  You are trying to assign a