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

5W840 - Overview

• 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.

5W840 - Details

• 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,