How To Fix GHO_ALLOC_UI159 - Node cannot be set as termination point and chained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_ALLOC_UI - Message Class for UI for Allocation

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Node cannot be set as termination point and chained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_UI159 - Node cannot be set as termination point and chained ?

  The SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_UI159, which states "Node cannot be set as termination point and chained," typically occurs in the context of SAP's graphical modeling tools, such as the Business Process Modeler (BPM) or similar applications where process flows are defined.
  
  Cause:
  This error generally arises when there is a conflict in the configuration of a node in a process flow. Specifically, it indicates that the node you are trying to configure is being set as both a termination point (end of a process) and as a chained node (part of a sequence of nodes). In process modeling, a termination point signifies that the process flow ends there, while a chained node implies that it continues to another node. Therefore, a node cannot logically serve both purposes simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Node Configuration: Check the properties of the node that is causing the error. Ensure that