How To Fix P0213 - You may only create one subtree per ESG grouping

P0213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 213

• Message text: You may only create one subtree per ESG grouping

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0213 - You may only create one subtree per ESG grouping ?

  The SAP error message P0213, which states "You may only create one subtree per ESG grouping," typically occurs in the context of the Enterprise Structure (ESG) configuration in SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create multiple subtrees under a single ESG grouping, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Subtree Creation: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to create more than one subtree for a specific ESG grouping. In SAP, each ESG grouping can only have one subtree to maintain the integrity of the organizational structure.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the organizational structure settings or in the way the ESG groupings are defined.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or duplication of entries in the configuration settings can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review ESG Groupings: Check the existing ESG groupings in your configuration. Ensure that you are not trying to create a