How To Fix MSG_UH179 - Line &1: Each node can only have one type of child node.

MSG_UH179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_UH - Universal Hierarchy Message Class

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Line &1: Each node can only have one type of child node.

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MSG_UH179 - Details

• The SAP error message MSG_UH179 indicates that there is a structural issue in the hierarchy of nodes within a certain configuration or data structure. Specifically, the error states that "Each node can only have one type of child node," which means that the system is expecting a specific type of child node under a parent node, but it has encountered multiple types or an unexpected type.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Hierarchical Structure: The most common cause of this error is that the hierarchical structure defined in the configuration does not adhere to the rules set by the system. For example, if a parent node is defined to only allow a specific type of child node, and another type is added, this error will occur.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: During data entry or configuration, users may inadvertently assign multiple types of child nodes to a single parent node.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: If the configuration settings for the nodes are