SAP MDG FI: Node XXX is not located within the hierarchy

[sandeep_suggu]

Hi SCN Community,

I hope you are all doing well.

While performing operations on SAP MDG Finance Data Loads (Cost and Profit Center Hierarchy), I encountered an error during File Upload – Step 04 (Check & Execute):

"Node XXX is not located within hierarchy."

Interestingly, this cost hierarchy already exists in the system for the given edition, but it is not visible under Display Master Data: Cost Center Group hierarchy.

Here’s what I have already checked:

• In Steps 1 to 3 of File Upload, all parameters were evaluated and assigned correctly.
• The variant settings appear fine.
• The hierarchy structure in the system matches the Excel file.

I’m unsure what might be causing this issue. Could anyone please guide me on:

• What parameters I should re-check or adjust?
• Possible reasons why the hierarchy is not being recognized at Step 04?
• Any best practices or troubleshooting steps for this scenario?

Your insights or experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Best Regards, 
Sandeep Suggu.

[a_ramanathan45]

Please try splitting the data load into two stages: 1. First Load – Focus on loading the Nodes. 2. Second Load – Handle the Cost Center and Profit Center assignments. Rationale: • If an error occurs, isolating the node load helps identify issues at the node level. Once nodes are successfully added, we can be confident in their structure. • Loading Cost/Profit Center assignments separately ensures they are correctly mapped to the validated nodes. Hence, I recommend proceeding with a two-step data load approach for better traceability and accuracy.

[a_ramanathan45 · Accepted solution]

Please try splitting the data load into two stages:

1. First Load – Focus on loading the Nodes.
2. Second Load – Handle the Cost Center and Profit Center assignments.

Rationale:

• If an error occurs, isolating the node load helps identify issues at the node level. Once nodes are successfully added, we can be confident in their structure.
• Loading Cost/Profit Center assignments separately ensures they are correctly mapped to the validated nodes.

Hence, I recommend proceeding with a two-step data load approach for better traceability and accuracy.

[sandeep_suggu · Accepted solution]

Hi @a_ramanathan45

[sandeep_suggu · Accepted solution]

Hi @a_ramanathan45, thank you for your response. It’s working fine now as per your inputs. The issue was identified — I removed the empty column and segregated Cost Center Group separately for unique values each time. After that, everything is running smoothly without any errors. BR, Sandeep Suggu.

[stta]

Hi Sandeep,

did you checked that the hierarchy has been activated after saving?

[sandeep_suggu]

Hi @stta

[sandeep_suggu]

Hi, could you please outline the steps to check?