How To Fix MSG_UH261 - Line &1: Change the parent ID of special node &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_UH - Universal Hierarchy Message Class

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Line &1: Change the parent ID of special node &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_UH261 - Line &1: Change the parent ID of special node &2. ?

  The SAP error message MSG_UH261 typically occurs in the context of hierarchical data structures, such as when working with master data or organizational structures in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the parent-child relationship of nodes in a hierarchy, specifically that the parent ID of a special node needs to be changed.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Parent-Child Relationship: The specified parent ID for the node does not exist or is not valid in the current context.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that violate the hierarchical structure.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the system that define how nodes are related to each other.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the parent-child relationships.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MSG_UH261 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Parent ID: Verify that the parent ID specified for the