How To Fix 5A391 - Only move objects from the same branch

5A391 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 391

• Message text: Only move objects from the same branch

What causes this issue?

You tried to move objects in the tree that are not in the same branch,
and are therefore not same-level nodes. This is not supported.

System Response

The move has not been performed.

How to fix this error?

Only move objects that are on the same level. that is, are in one
branch of the tree structure.

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 5A391 - Only move objects from the same branch ?

  The SAP error message 5A391 ("Only move objects from the same branch") typically occurs in the context of transport management within the SAP system. This error indicates that you are trying to move or transport objects that belong to different branches or development systems, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the objects you are attempting to transport are not all from the same development branch. In SAP, a branch is a specific development environment or path where changes are made. When you try to move objects from different branches, the system prevents this to maintain consistency and integrity of the transport.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transport Request: Review the transport request to ensure that all objects included in the request are from the same branch. You can do this by checking the transport logs or the details of the