How To Fix WRF_GENERIC_HIER003 - Cannot create tree control (error code = &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_GENERIC_HIER - Messages for Package WRF_GENERIC_HIERARCHY

• Message number: 003

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_GENERIC_HIER003 - Cannot create tree control (error code = &1) ?

  The SAP error message WRF_GENERIC_HIER003 with the description "Cannot create tree control (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 Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the hierarchy that you are trying to create or display. This could include missing nodes, incorrect parent-child relationships, or invalid data entries.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or create the hierarchy.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the system that prevent the tree control from being created. This could include incorrect settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the application server.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Integrity:
  
  Verify the data in the hierarchy you are trying to create. Ensure that all nodes are correctly defined and that there are no missing or invalid entries.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to inspect the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy and perform the required actions. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the hierarchy in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO). Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Technical Checks:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and short dumps (transaction ST22) for any related errors that might provide more context on the issue.
  If the problem persists, consider restarting the application server or checking for any database locks.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue with the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error code and any relevant details about the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE16, SU53, SM21, and ST22.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP Retail, SAP SCM) for additional insights on hierarchies and tree controls.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other online resources where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.