How To Fix CME_DTYPE029 - You cannot change the level number

CME_DTYPE029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CME_DTYPE - CME Data Type: Checks

• Message number: 029

• Message text: You cannot change the level number

What causes this issue?

The data type has versions - higher versions must remain compatible
with lower versions.

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 CME_DTYPE029 - You cannot change the level number ?

  The SAP error message CME_DTYPE029, which states "You cannot change the level number," typically occurs in the context of data management or configuration within SAP, particularly when dealing with hierarchical data structures or master data.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to change the level number of a hierarchy node or a similar structure that is not allowed. The level number is often tied to the position of the node within a hierarchy, and changing it could disrupt the integrity of the data structure. Common scenarios that might trigger this error include:
  
  Attempting to change a node's level: You may be trying to move a node to a different level in the hierarchy, which is not permitted.
  Data integrity constraints: The system has built-in checks to maintain the integrity of hierarchical data, and changing the level number could violate these constraints.
  Locked or restricted data: The data you are trying to modify may