How To Fix KX194 - End nodes cannot contain further subhierarchies

KX194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 194

• Message text: End nodes cannot contain further subhierarchies

What causes this issue?

You tried to add further nodes to an end node. This is not allowed.

System Response

Processing terminated.

How to fix this error?

You need to delete (not cut) the end node and then create another node.
You will then be able to continue processing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX194 - End nodes cannot contain further subhierarchies ?

  The SAP error message KX194, which states "End nodes cannot contain further subhierarchies," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with cost center hierarchies or other hierarchical structures. This error indicates that you are trying to assign a sub-hierarchy or additional nodes to a node that is already defined as an end node in the hierarchy.
  
  Cause:
  
  End Node Definition: In a hierarchy, an end node is defined as a node that does not have any child nodes. If you attempt to add further sub-nodes or hierarchies to this end node, the system will throw this error.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Structure: The structure of the hierarchy may not be correctly defined, leading to attempts to add nodes where they are not allowed.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, where a user inadvertently tries to create a sub-hierarchy under an end node.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Hierarchy Structure: Check