How To Fix GEF_CUST_MSG029 - Entry could not be saved because dynamic filter is set to a non-leaf node

GEF_CUST_MSG029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GEF_CUST_MSG - Message class for GEF customizing

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Entry could not be saved because dynamic filter is set to a non-leaf node

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GEF_CUST_MSG029 - Entry could not be saved because dynamic filter is set to a non-leaf node ?

  The SAP error message GEF_CUST_MSG029 indicates that an entry could not be saved because a dynamic filter is set to a non-leaf node. This typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize dynamic filters for data selection, such as in reporting or data management scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Dynamic Filter Configuration: The error usually arises when a dynamic filter is applied to a hierarchy or tree structure, and the filter is set to a node that is not a leaf node (i.e., a node that has child nodes). In such cases, the system does not allow saving because it expects a filter to be applied to a specific, final data point (leaf node) rather than a parent node that could encompass multiple entries.
  
  
  Data Structure Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data structure or hierarchy that prevent the system from correctly identifying the appropriate leaf nodes.
  
  
  User Input Error: The user may