How To Fix FDT_WD_EXPRESSION017 - Cannot add the node as sibling node to itself

FDT_WD_EXPRESSION017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_WD_EXPRESSION -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Cannot add the node as sibling node to itself

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_WD_EXPRESSION017 - Cannot add the node as sibling node to itself ?

  The SAP error message FDT_WD_EXPRESSION017 ("Cannot add the node as sibling node to itself") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Floorplan Manager (FPM) or Web Dynpro applications when there is an attempt to manipulate the UI component tree in a way that is not allowed. This error indicates that there is an attempt to add a node as a sibling to itself, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Node Manipulation: The error usually arises when there is a programming logic error in the Web Dynpro application or FPM configuration. For example, if a node is being added to a parent node, and the same node is being referenced as a sibling, it leads to this error.
  Data Binding Issues: If the data model is not correctly defined or if there are issues with the binding of nodes, it can lead to attempts to manipulate nodes incorrectly.
  Recursive Calls: If there are recursive calls