How To Fix DMC_RT_MSG549 - Parent &1 of documentation node is invalid

DMC_RT_MSG549 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_RT_MSG - DMC: Runtime Object Messages

• Message number: 549

• Message text: Parent &1 of documentation node is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_RT_MSG549 - Parent &1 of documentation node is invalid ?

  The SAP error message DMC_RT_MSG549, which states "Parent &1 of documentation node is invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Management or related modules where documentation nodes are used to structure and manage data documentation.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there is an issue with the parent node of a documentation node in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Parent Node: The parent node referenced does not exist or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the documentation structure.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data model or documentation hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: If the documentation nodes were transported from one system to another, the parent node may not have been included in the transport.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Parent Node: Verify that the parent node referenced in the error message exists in the system. You can do this