How To Fix XM097 - The parent-child function is inactive

XM097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XM - XMI interface and SMAPIS messages to XMI log

• Message number: 097

• Message text: The parent-child function is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XM097 - The parent-child function is inactive ?

  The SAP error message XM097, which states "The parent-child function is inactive," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting and data management functionalities, particularly when dealing with hierarchical data structures such as those found in financial reporting or master data management.
  
  Cause:
  The error message XM097 indicates that the parent-child functionality, which allows for the representation of hierarchical relationships between data elements (like accounts in a financial structure), is not activated or configured properly in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Settings: The parent-child functionality may not be enabled in the relevant configuration settings of the SAP system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or utilize the parent-child functionality.
  Data Structure Issues: There may be issues with the data structure itself, such as missing parent or child entries in the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the XM097 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
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