How To Fix IFME_ENGINE078 - Group &2 (&1) requires one subnode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IFME_ENGINE - Incoming files - Engine

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Group &2 (&1) requires one subnode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IFME_ENGINE078 - Group &2 (&1) requires one subnode ?

  The SAP error message IFME_ENGINE078 indicates that a specific group (identified by &2) requires at least one subnode (identified by &1) to function correctly. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where hierarchical structures are used.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Subnode: The primary cause of this error is that the specified group is defined in a way that it expects at least one subnode, but none has been assigned.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the way the groups and subnodes are set up in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data might be incomplete or corrupted, leading to the absence of required subnodes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Group Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the group in question.
  Ensure that the group is correctly defined and that it is supposed to have subnodes.
  
  
  
  Add Subnodes:
  
  If the group requires subnodes, you need to create and assign at least one subnode to the group.
  This can typically be done through the relevant transaction codes in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like RECN or REIS).
  
  
  
  Review Data Entries:
  
  Check the data entries related to the group and subnodes to ensure that they are complete and correctly linked.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with for more detailed guidance on group and subnode configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing groups and subnodes in your specific SAP module.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IFME_ENGINE078 error and ensure that your group and subnode configurations are correctly set up.