How To Fix 5C216 - Choose a node

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Choose a node

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C216 - Choose a node ?

  The SAP error message 5C216 "Choose a node" typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration or master data management, particularly when working with hierarchical data structures such as those found in the SAP Product Hierarchy, Cost Center Hierarchy, or other similar structures.
  
  Cause:
  The error message 5C216 usually indicates that the system expects the user to select a node from a hierarchical structure, but no node has been selected. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Selection: The user has not selected any node in a tree structure or hierarchy.
  Invalid Node: The selected node may not be valid or may not exist in the current context.
  Hierarchy Not Loaded: The hierarchy may not have been loaded properly, leading to an empty selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error message 5C216, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Node: Ensure that you are selecting a valid node from the hierarchy. Navigate through the hierarchy and click