How To Fix 5W823 - You cannot insert data below/after this node

5W823 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 823

• Message text: You cannot insert data below/after this node

What causes this issue?

You can only insert data below the same parent node, or after a child
of the parent node.

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.

5W823 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W823 ("You cannot insert data below/after this node") typically occurs in the context of SAP's data management, particularly when working with hierarchical data structures such as those found in SAP's master data or configuration settings. This error indicates that the system is preventing the insertion of data at a specific node in a hierarchy due to structural constraints.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchical Structure: The node you are trying to insert data into may not allow child nodes or additional entries due to its defined structure.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces certain rules to maintain data integrity, and the node may be restricted from having additional data entries based on these rules.
  Incorrect Node Selection: You may be trying to insert data into a node that is not intended for data entry, such as a summary node or a node that is meant to aggregate data rather than hold individual entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Node Type: