/ACCGO/MCK_MAINT514 - Material &1 has already been defined in a hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT -

• Message number: 514

• Message text: Material &1 has already been defined in a hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT514 - Material &1 has already been defined in a hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT514 Material &1 has already been defined in a hierarchy typically occurs in the context of managing materials in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with material hierarchies in the context of the SAP Accounting and Controlling (CO) module.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the material you are trying to add to a hierarchy has already been assigned to another hierarchy. In SAP, materials can be organized into hierarchies for reporting and analysis purposes, and each material can only belong to one hierarchy at a time. Attempting to assign a material that is already part of an existing hierarchy to a new one will trigger this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Hierarchies:
  
  Use transaction codes like /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT or similar to view the existing hierarchies and check if the material is already assigned to one.
  Identify the hierarchy to which the material is currently assigned.
  
  
  
  Remove from Existing Hierarchy:
  
  If you need to assign the material to a new hierarchy, you will first need to remove it from the existing hierarchy.
  Navigate to the hierarchy management screen and remove the material from its current hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Reassign to New Hierarchy:
  
  After successfully removing the material from the old hierarchy, you can now add it to the new hierarchy as intended.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the process, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to material hierarchy management for detailed instructions.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material hierarchies. Lack of proper permissions can also lead to issues when trying to modify hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you encounter any other related errors, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT for managing material hierarchies.
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material master data is structured in SAP can help in managing hierarchies effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to material hierarchy management that might be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your material hierarchies effectively.