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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 characteristic value or master data to a hierarchy node that is not correctly linked.
  You are performing a planning or simulation step where the hierarchy node must be subordinate to a given node.
  Hierarchy maintenance or upload where the node relationships are incorrect or incomplete.
  Data transfer or integration where hierarchy nodes are mismatched.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Structure:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance) or relevant hierarchy maintenance transactions to display the hierarchy &2.
  Verify that node &1 is indeed a subordinate (child or descendant) of node &3.
  If not, correct the hierarchy by repositioning node &1 under the correct parent node.
  
  
  
  Correct the Node Assignment:
  
  If you are assigning nodes manually or via upload, ensure the parent-child relationships are correct.
  Adjust the assignment so that node &1 is under node &3.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify broken or incorrect hierarchy links.
  Fix any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Data Upload / Interface Fix:
  
  If the hierarchy is loaded via interfaces or batch jobs, check the source data for errors.
  Correct the source data or mapping logic.
  
  
  
  Consult Hierarchy Documentation:
  
  Review the business rules for hierarchy design to ensure the node relationships are as expected.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Hierarchy Node (&1): The specific node in question.
  Hierarchy (&2): The overall hierarchy structure or ID.
  Parent Node (&3): The node under which the system expects &1 to be subordinate.
  
  
  Example:
  If you have a product hierarchy &2, and you try to assign a product node &1 under a parent node &3, but &1 is actually located elsewhere in the hierarchy, the system will throw this error.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Node &1 is not a subordinate of node &3 in hierarchy &2.
  
  
  Effect
  Data assignment or processing fails with error WRF_APC116.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct the hierarchy structure so that node &1 is subordinate to node &3.
  
  
  Tools
  Hierarchy maintenance transactions (e.g., RSH1), consistency checks, data upload validation.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific module or context where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.