How To Fix KG551 - Insert level: select a valid node

KG551 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Insert level: select a valid node

What causes this issue?

You have selected an invalid position (the free space between two nodes
for inserting.

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?

Select a valid node.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG551 - Insert level: select a valid node ?

  The SAP error message KG551 ("Insert level: select a valid node") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with the cost center hierarchy or other hierarchical structures in SAP. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid node (such as a cost center or internal order) to be selected for a certain operation, but the selection is either invalid or not properly defined.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Node Selection: The node you are trying to insert or select does not exist in the hierarchy or is not valid for the operation you are performing.
  Hierarchy Structure Issues: The hierarchy may not be properly defined, or there may be inconsistencies in the hierarchy levels.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the selected node.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the underlying data that prevent the system from recognizing the