How To Fix DFS_CAP_COMMON018 - Capability root cannot be assigned to root node.

DFS_CAP_COMMON018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_CAP_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Capability

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Capability root cannot be assigned to root node.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_CAP_COMMON018 - Capability root cannot be assigned to root node. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_CAP_COMMON018 indicates that there is an issue with assigning a capability root to a root node in the context of SAP's Data Foundation or similar systems. This error typically arises in scenarios involving the configuration of capabilities, roles, or permissions within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when there is an attempt to assign a capability root to a node that is already designated as a root node. In SAP, a root node is a top-level node in a hierarchy, and it cannot have another root node assigned to it. This can happen due to:
  
  Misconfiguration: The system may have been incorrectly configured, leading to an attempt to assign a capability root to an existing root node.
  Hierarchy Issues: There may be issues with the hierarchy structure where the relationships between nodes are not properly defined.
  Duplicate Assignments: There might be an attempt to assign the same capability root to