How To Fix 5W840 - Node can only be fully expanded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Node can only be fully expanded

What causes this issue?

The evaluation path used for this structure probably includes a skip
flag. The object contained in the structure below this node must not be
displayed (skipped).

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?

Use the 'Expand' function to fully expand the subtree. If it is not
possible to display any more objects in this subtree, the icon is
deleted that is used to display a subordinate node.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W840 - Node can only be fully expanded ?

  The SAP error message 5W840 ("Node can only be fully expanded") typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when dealing with hierarchies or structures that cannot be partially expanded. This error indicates that the system is trying to expand a node in a hierarchy that requires all child nodes to be displayed at once, rather than allowing for a partial view.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Structure: The node you are trying to expand is part of a hierarchy that is designed to be fully expanded. This means that the system expects all child nodes to be displayed together.
  Data Model Configuration: The configuration of the data model or the way the hierarchy is set up may not allow for partial expansion.
  User Permissions: In some cases, user permissions or settings may restrict the ability to view certain nodes or their children.
  
  Solution:
  
  Expand Fully: Instead of trying to expand the node partially, attempt to expand it fully. This may involve selecting the option to expand all nodes in the hierarchy.
  Check Hierarchy Settings: Review the settings of the hierarchy in the data model. Ensure that it is configured correctly to allow for the desired level of expansion.
  Permissions Review: Check user permissions to ensure that you have the necessary rights to view all nodes in the hierarchy.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling hierarchies in your version of SAP BW or BusinessObjects.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is affecting critical reporting or data analysis tasks.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates and patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Training Resources: Consider training or tutorials on managing hierarchies in SAP BW or BusinessObjects to better understand how to navigate and manipulate these structures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and understand the underlying issues related to node expansion in SAP.