How To Fix KY308 - It is not possible to insert in a subordinate chapter

KY308 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 308

• Message text: It is not possible to insert in a subordinate chapter

What causes this issue?

You selected chapter &V1& and then tried to insert it in chapter &V2&.
However, chapter &V2& is a subchapter of chapter &V1& so this is not
possible.

System Response

No processing possible.

How to fix this error?

Insert chapter &V1& in another chapter.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY308 - It is not possible to insert in a subordinate chapter ?

  The SAP error message KY308, which states "It is not possible to insert in a subordinate chapter," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that there is an attempt to insert a new entry or record into a hierarchical structure (like a cost center hierarchy) where the system does not allow such an action due to the structure's rules or constraints.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Structure: The error often arises when trying to insert a new cost center or internal order into a level of the hierarchy that does not permit subordinate entries. For example, you might be trying to add a cost center under a node that is not defined to accept sub-nodes.
  Incorrect Node Type: The node you are trying to insert into may not be configured to accept subordinate nodes. For instance, a summary node