How To Fix K0171 - Values can only be maintained for end nodes

K0171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K0 - Error Messages for Central Controlling Routines

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Values can only be maintained for end nodes

What causes this issue?

You have selected an end node that is not an end node and you want to
maintain individual values. This is not allowed. You can only maintain
individual values for end nodes.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the function <zh>Maintain values</> you must
position your cursor on a value or on the corresponding node.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K0171 - Values can only be maintained for end nodes ?

  The SAP error message K0171 ("Values can only be maintained for end nodes") typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders when you are trying to maintain values for a node in a hierarchy that is not an end node. In SAP, a hierarchy is structured in a way that only the leaf nodes (end nodes) can have values assigned to them, while the parent nodes are used for aggregation purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-End Node Selection: You are attempting to enter or modify values for a node in the hierarchy that is not an end node. This means that the node has child nodes, and therefore, it cannot have values assigned directly to it.
  Hierarchy Structure: The structure of the hierarchy is such that only the final nodes (those without children) are allowed to have values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify End Nodes: Check the hierarchy structure to identify which nodes are end nodes. You