How To Fix WRF_GENERIC_HIER047 - The validity of the higher-level node has expired

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_GENERIC_HIER - Messages for Package WRF_GENERIC_HIERARCHY

• Message number: 047

• Message text: The validity of the higher-level node has expired

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_GENERIC_HIER047 - The validity of the higher-level node has expired ?

  The SAP error message WRF_GENERIC_HIER047 indicates that the validity period of a higher-level node in a hierarchy has expired. This typically occurs in the context of product hierarchies, pricing hierarchies, or other hierarchical structures used in SAP for various applications, such as SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Expired Validity Dates: The higher-level node in the hierarchy has a validity period that has ended. This means that the node is no longer valid for the current date.
  Hierarchy Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the hierarchy is configured, such as missing or incorrectly set validity dates for the nodes.
  Data Maintenance: Changes in the hierarchy or data maintenance activities may have led to inconsistencies in the validity periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like COMM_HIER or WRF_HIER) and check the validity dates of the higher-level node.
  Ensure that the validity period is set correctly and that it includes the current date.
  
  
  
  Update Validity Period:
  
  If the validity period has expired, you can extend it by updating the start and end dates of the higher-level node to include the current date or the desired future date.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Structure:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy structure is correctly set up and that all nodes have valid relationships and dates.
  Check for any missing nodes or incorrect configurations that might affect the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the hierarchy to identify any other potential issues that may need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing hierarchies in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for hierarchy maintenance, such as COMM_HIER, WRF_HIER, or others specific to your SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the hierarchy.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the WRF_GENERIC_HIER047 error in your SAP system.