How To Fix MSG_UH236 - Line &2: You cannot add leaf under node &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_UH - Universal Hierarchy Message Class

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Line &2: You cannot add leaf under node &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_UH236 - Line &2: You cannot add leaf under node &1. ?

  The SAP error message MSG_UH236 with the description "You cannot add leaf under node &1" typically occurs in the context of hierarchical data structures, such as when working with the SAP Business Workflow or when managing organizational structures, product hierarchies, or similar tree-like structures.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that you are trying to add a "leaf" node (a node that does not have any children) under a "node" that is not allowed to have children. The node identified by &1 is likely a parent node that has restrictions on what types of child nodes it can have, or it may be a node that is not designed to have any children at all.
  Possible Reasons:
  
  Node Type Restrictions: The parent node may be of a type that does not allow child nodes (e.g., a summary node).
  Hierarchy Structure: The structure of the hierarchy may not permit adding a leaf node under the specified parent node.
  Configuration