How To Fix 5P390 - E: Only 36 nodes from the same hierarchy level can be saved

5P390 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 390

• Message text: E: Only 36 nodes from the same hierarchy level can be saved

What causes this issue?

One hierarchy level has more than 36 entries. Internal technical
reasons currently prevent more than 36 entries from being saved for the
same hierarchy level in the feature tree.

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?

Reduce your return lines/program marker lines to 36 entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5P390 - Details

• The SAP error message 5P390 E: Only 36 nodes from the same hierarchy level can be saved typically occurs when you are trying to save a hierarchy in a structure (like a cost center hierarchy, profit center hierarchy, or similar) that exceeds the limit of 36 nodes at the same hierarchy level. This is a restriction in SAP to ensure performance and manageability of hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to save a hierarchy that has more than 36 nodes (or elements) at the same level. This can happen during the creation or modification of hierarchies in various SAP modules, such as Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Reorganize the Hierarchy:
  
  Review the hierarchy structure you are trying to save. If you have more than 36 nodes at the same level, consider reorganizing the hierarchy. You may need to create sub-levels or