How To Fix /PLMU/PPE_ENG_UI215 - Only nodes can be removed

/PLMU/PPE_ENG_UI215 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMU/PPE_ENG_UI -

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Only nodes can be removed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMU/PPE_ENG_UI215 - Only nodes can be removed ?

  The SAP error message /PLMU/PPE_ENG_UI215: Only nodes can be removed typically occurs in the context of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Engineering Change Management (ECM) modules. This error indicates that an attempt was made to remove an element that is not a node in a hierarchical structure, such as a bill of materials (BOM) or a project structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Element Type: The element you are trying to remove is not a node. In hierarchical structures, nodes represent parent elements that can have child elements, while leaves (or terminal nodes) cannot be removed in the same way.
  Hierarchy Structure: The structure you are working with may have specific rules regarding which elements can be removed. For example, you may be trying to remove a component that is not a parent node.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the action, leading to confusion about the type