How To Fix /PM0/3FB_MESSAGES058 - CANCEL_TRANS only allowed in root object

/PM0/3FB_MESSAGES058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: CANCEL_TRANS only allowed in root object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/3FB_MESSAGES058 - CANCEL_TRANS only allowed in root object ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/3FB_MESSAGES058 CANCEL_TRANS only allowed in root object typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or similar modules when there is an attempt to cancel a transaction that is not allowed for non-root objects. This error indicates that the operation you are trying to perform (cancelling a transaction) is restricted to the root object of a hierarchy or structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-root Object: The error arises when you attempt to cancel a transaction for an object that is not the root of a hierarchy. In SAP, certain operations are only permitted on the root object to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  Hierarchy Structure: The object you are working with may be part of a larger hierarchy (like a maintenance order or a work breakdown structure), and only the top-level object (root) can be modified in certain ways.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Root Object: Determine the root object of the hierarchy you