How To Fix 5P377 - The node under the feature cannot be an error operation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5P - Error Messages for Schema, Pers.Calc.Rule and Feature Checks

• Message number: 377

• Message text: The node under the feature cannot be an error operation

What causes this issue?

Rules for the second hierarchy level:
- Just one node is allowed, but no error operations.
- If a main feature has field or table return, two nodes are allowed
if one node is a debugging operation.
- If a main feature has table return, a maximum of 36 nodes are
allowed if all of the nodes contain return lines, or a maximum of
35 return lines and just one debugging operation.
- A subfeature is allowed a maximum of 36 nodes if all of the nodes
contain return lines or program markers, or 35 and just one
debugging operation.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5P377 - The node under the feature cannot be an error operation ?

  The SAP error message 5P377, "The node under the feature cannot be an error operation," typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) when there is an issue with the configuration of a feature or a node in the configuration model.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: A node that is defined as an error operation is incorrectly placed under a feature that does not allow it. In SAP VC, error operations are used to handle situations where a configuration cannot be completed successfully.
  Hierarchy Issues: The structure of the configuration model may have been altered, leading to a situation where an error operation is incorrectly positioned in the hierarchy.
  Model Definition Errors: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the way the configuration model is defined, such as incorrect relationships between features and operations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Configuration Model:
  
  Open the configuration model in the SAP system.
  Review the hierarchy of features and nodes to ensure that error operations are not placed under features that do not support them.
  
  
  
  Reorganize Nodes:
  
  If you find that an error operation is incorrectly placed, move it to a valid position in the hierarchy where it can function correctly.
  
  
  
  Validate Feature Settings:
  
  Ensure that the features are correctly defined and that their settings allow for the intended operations. Check the properties of the features to confirm they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Test Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error message no longer appears and that the configuration behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring features and error operations in Variant Configuration.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Variant Configuration (VC): This is a tool used in SAP to manage complex products with multiple variants. Understanding how features, options, and error operations work is crucial for effective configuration.
  Error Operations: These are used to manage errors in the configuration process, allowing for better handling of invalid configurations.
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5P377 in your SAP system.