How To Fix KM109 - You can only copy the top node &1 of the standard hierarchy

KM109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 109

• Message text: You can only copy the top node &1 of the standard hierarchy

What causes this issue?

The group you selected is contained in the standard hierarchy in
Cost Center Accounting.

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 top node of the standard hierarchy or choose a different
group.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KM109 - Details

• The SAP error message KM109, which states "You can only copy the top node &1 of the standard hierarchy," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with standard hierarchies in Cost Center Accounting or Profit Center Accounting.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to copy a node from a standard hierarchy that is not the top node. In SAP, the standard hierarchy is structured in a way that only the top node can be copied or manipulated in certain ways. Attempting to copy a node that is not at the top level violates this rule, leading to the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Top Node: Determine which node is the top node of the standard hierarchy you are working with. This is usually the highest level in the hierarchy.
  
  
  Copy the Top Node: Instead of trying to copy a