How To Fix ECN123 - Children can only be created below the initial object


ECN123 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ECN - Message class for IS-U navigator customizing

  • Message number: 123

  • Message text: Children can only be created below the initial object

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECN123 - Children can only be created below the initial object ?
    The SAP error message ECN123, which states "Children can only be created below the initial object," typically occurs in the context of creating or managing hierarchical structures in SAP, such as in the Engineering Change Management (ECM) module or similar applications where objects are organized in a parent-child relationship.
    
    Cause: This error usually arises when you attempt to create a new object (child) at a level in the hierarchy that is not allowed. In SAP, certain objects can only have children if they are directly related to a specific parent object. If you try to create a child object at a level that does not have a valid parent, or if you are trying to create a child under an object that is not designated as a parent, you will encounter this error.
    Solution: To resolve the ECN123 error, you can follow these steps: Check the Hierarchy Structure: Ensure that you are trying to create

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