How To Fix GS120 - You cannot create using a reference for hierarchy maintenance

GS120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 120

• Message text: You cannot create using a reference for hierarchy maintenance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GS120 - You cannot create using a reference for hierarchy maintenance ?

  The SAP error message GS120, which states "You cannot create using a reference for hierarchy maintenance," typically occurs when you are trying to create a new hierarchy node or object using a reference that is not allowed in the context of hierarchy maintenance. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Organizational Management (OM) or similar modules where hierarchical structures are maintained.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Reference Type: The reference you are trying to use may not be valid for the type of hierarchy you are working with. For example, you might be trying to create a node that requires a specific type of reference that is not compatible with the one you are using.
  Hierarchy Settings: The settings for the hierarchy maintenance may not allow the creation of new nodes using references. This could be due to configuration settings in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations