How To Fix 1X193 - Node has subnodes with enhancement ID <> '&1'. It cannot de deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Node has subnodes with enhancement ID <> '&1'. It cannot de deleted

What causes this issue?

The node to be deleted has subnodes with a different enhancement ID
from the global enhancement ID '&V1&'.

System Response

The selected node cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

To delete the node, you must first delete all subnodes with an
enhancement ID not equal to '&V1&'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1X193 - Node has subnodes with enhancement ID <> '&1'. It cannot de deleted ?

  The SAP error message 1X193 indicates that you are trying to delete a node in a hierarchical structure (like a tree structure in a configuration or enhancement) that has subnodes associated with it. The error message specifies that the node cannot be deleted because it has subnodes that are linked to a specific enhancement ID.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the node you are attempting to delete is not empty; it has child nodes (subnodes) that are dependent on it. In SAP, certain structures are designed to maintain integrity, and deleting a node with existing subnodes would violate that integrity.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Subnodes: First, identify the subnodes associated with the node you are trying to delete. You can usually do this by navigating through the hierarchy in the relevant transaction or configuration area.
  
  
  Delete Subnodes: If the subnodes are no longer needed, delete them first. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform deletions.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before deleting subnodes, check if they are being used elsewhere in the system. If they are, you may need to adjust or remove those dependencies first.
  
  
  Delete the Node: Once all subnodes have been deleted, you should be able to delete the parent node without encountering the error.
  
  
  Enhancement ID: If the error message includes a specific enhancement ID, ensure that you are aware of any custom enhancements or configurations that may be linked to the node or its subnodes. You may need to review the enhancement implementation to ensure that deleting the node will not cause issues elsewhere.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may be using specific transaction codes (like SE80 for Object Navigator, SE11 for Data Dictionary, etc.) to manage your nodes and enhancements.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing hierarchical structures and enhancements.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your nodes and enhancements in SAP.