How To Fix GK229 - Node being inserted and the place of insertion must differ.

GK229 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Node being inserted and the place of insertion must differ.

What causes this issue?

A node cannot be inserted "into itself".

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Node being inserted and the place of insertion must differ when
reassigning nodes.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK229 - Node being inserted and the place of insertion must differ. ?

  The SAP error message GK229, which states "Node being inserted and the place of insertion must differ," typically occurs in the context of hierarchical data structures, such as when working with organizational units, cost centers, or other master data that can be represented in a tree-like format.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to insert a node (e.g., a new organizational unit or cost center) into a hierarchy at a location that is either the same as the node being inserted or is not a valid parent for that node. The system expects that the new node must be inserted at a different level or under a different parent node than itself.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Hierarchy Structure: Ensure that you are trying to insert the node at a valid position in the hierarchy. The parent node you are selecting should not be the