How To Fix DMEE031 - Deactivated nodes cannot be moved

DMEE031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE - Messages for Data Medium Exchange Engine

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Deactivated nodes cannot be moved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE031 - Deactivated nodes cannot be moved ?

  The SAP error message DMEE031 ("Deactivated nodes cannot be moved") typically occurs in the context of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) when you are trying to manipulate nodes in a DMEE tree structure. This error indicates that you are attempting to move a node that has been deactivated, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deactivated Nodes: The node you are trying to move is marked as deactivated in the DMEE tree structure. Deactivated nodes cannot be manipulated (moved, copied, or deleted) until they are reactivated.
  Tree Structure Integrity: The DMEE tree structure has rules that prevent the movement of nodes that are not active to maintain the integrity of the data structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMEE031 error, you need to reactivate the node before attempting to move it. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  Open the DMEE Tree: Navigate to the DMEE transaction (usually transaction code DMEE).
  Locate the Node: Find the node that you