How To Fix MSG_UH194 - Line &1: Sign flip can only be assigned to normal nodes.

MSG_UH194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_UH - Universal Hierarchy Message Class

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Line &1: Sign flip can only be assigned to normal nodes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_UH194 - Line &1: Sign flip can only be assigned to normal nodes. ?

  The SAP error message MSG_UH194 with the description "Line &1: Sign flip can only be assigned to normal nodes" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Universal Hierarchy (UH) functionality, which is used for managing hierarchical data structures.
  
  Cause:
  This error generally arises when there is an attempt to assign a "sign flip" to a node that is not classified as a "normal node." In SAP, a "normal node" is a node that can have its sign flipped (i.e., its value can be negated). If you try to apply a sign flip to a node that is not eligible (such as a summary node or a node that aggregates values), the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Node Type: Verify the type of the node you are trying to assign the sign flip to. Ensure that it is indeed a normal node. You can