How To Fix IN117 - Link node is not defined

IN117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IN - Object Networking

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Link node is not defined

What causes this issue?

The master data of an object can be displayed by double-clicking on a
node in the graphic. If the node represents a functional location, the
master data of that functional location will be displayed; if the node
represents a piece of equipment, the master data of that piece of
equipment will be displayed. A network can be extended interactively in
the graphic and a node may not yet have been defined as in this case.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Include the corresponding node in the network if you have not already
done so. You can then select the node or any undefined link associated
with it and call up the function for modifying the link. The master
data of the link or the node can then be displayed afterwards with
a double click.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IN117 - Link node is not defined ?

  The SAP error message IN117: Link node is not defined typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of the planning model, specifically related to the link nodes that are expected to be defined in the planning hierarchy or data model.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Link Node Definition: The link node that is referenced in the planning model or data flow is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the planning area or the data model where the link node is supposed to be defined.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or planning area, it may have resulted in the link node being removed or not properly configured.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another