How To Fix G00025 - Select either the root node or exactly one subitem category

G00025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Select either the root node or exactly one subitem category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00025 - Select either the root node or exactly one subitem category ?

  The SAP error message G00025, which states "Select either the root node or exactly one subitem category," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications where a hierarchical structure is involved, such as in the selection of categories or items in a tree structure.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the user attempts to make a selection that does not conform to the expected input criteria. Specifically, it indicates that the user has either:
  
  Selected multiple subitem categories instead of just one.
  Not selected any item at all, or has selected an invalid node that does not meet the criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Your Selection: Ensure that you are selecting either:
  
  The root node (the top-level category).
  Exactly one subitem category (a child node under the root).
  
  
  
  Deselect Multiple Items: If you have selected multiple subitem categories, deselect all but one. You can usually do this by holding down the Ctrl key (or Command