How To Fix WRF_GENERIC_HIER002 - Cannot create tree (error code = &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_GENERIC_HIER - Messages for Package WRF_GENERIC_HIERARCHY

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Cannot create tree (error code = &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_GENERIC_HIER002 - Cannot create tree (error code = &1) ?

  The SAP error message WRF_GENERIC_HIER002 with the description "Cannot create tree (error code = &1)" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Retail or Supply Chain Management modules, particularly when dealing with hierarchical data structures such as product hierarchies or organizational hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the hierarchy structure that prevent the system from creating the tree.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the hierarchy or related master data can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the hierarchy.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or system performance issues, that prevent the tree from being created.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_GENERIC_HIER002 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Integrity:
  
  Verify that all necessary data for the hierarchy is complete and consistent. Look for missing or