How To Fix KH537 - Selected area cannot be moved to this position

KH537 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 537

• Message text: Selected area cannot be moved to this position

What causes this issue?

You have selected an area in which dependent fields occur.
If you move the area as you intend to, a dependent field will no longer
be displayed near the original field.

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 the original field as well, or move the selected area to a
position where the dependent fields will be near the original field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH537 - Selected area cannot be moved to this position ?

  The SAP error message KH537, which states "Selected area cannot be moved to this position," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to move a cost center, internal order, or another object within a hierarchy or structure that does not allow for that action.
  Causes:
  
  Hierarchy Restrictions: The area you are trying to move may have restrictions based on the hierarchy structure. For example, you might be trying to move a cost center to a position where it is not allowed due to organizational rules or settings.
  Data Consistency: The move may violate data consistency rules within the SAP system. For instance, if the target position has specific attributes or settings that are incompatible with the selected area.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the move operation in the selected area.
  Incorrect Selection: The selected area may not be valid for the operation you