How To Fix B1891 - The operation cannot be carried out with this node type

B1891 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 891

• Message text: The operation cannot be carried out with this node type

What causes this issue?

Node types such as logical system, inbound and outbound IDocs or filter
nodes are used only for the structure and for information. They cannot
be used for processing and display functions.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1891 - The operation cannot be carried out with this node type ?

  The SAP error message B1891, which states "The operation cannot be carried out with this node type," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when dealing with certain types of data structures in SAP. This error indicates that the operation you are trying to perform is not valid for the specific type of node you are working with.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Node Type: The operation you are attempting to perform is not supported for the type of node you are working with. For example, you might be trying to execute a function that is only applicable to a different node type.
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: If this error occurs in the context of workflows, it may be due to incorrect configuration or setup of the workflow nodes.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error can be related to insufficient authorizations to perform the operation on the specified node type.
  Data Structure Limitations: The data structure you