How To Fix 1X097 - The selected nodes could not be moved

1X097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1X - General hierarchy maintenance tool message

• Message number: 097

• Message text: The selected nodes could not be moved

What causes this issue?

The selected nodes could not be moved because the target node type does
not allow it. It is so defined that it can only accept nodes of one
type.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

1X097 - Details

• The SAP error message "1X097 The selected nodes could not be moved" typically occurs in the context of SAP's graphical user interface, particularly when working with hierarchical data structures, such as in the SAP Business Workflow or SAP Business Objects.
  
  Cause:
  This error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Invalid Selection: The nodes you are trying to move may not be valid for the operation. For example, you might be trying to move nodes that are not in the same hierarchy or that have dependencies preventing them from being moved.
  
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the move operation on the selected nodes.
  
  
  System Locking: The nodes may be locked by another user or process, preventing any modifications.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be constraints or rules in place that prevent the movement of certain nodes due to data integrity requirements.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be a bug or technical