How To Fix R1866 - Node entry is incorrect

R1866 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 866

• Message text: Node entry is incorrect

What causes this issue?

The node IDs/node names specified do not exist in the structure tables.
If you need to make an entry in a substitute node, it is possible that
the relationship to the parent node is not correct, or that the
substitute node still needs to be created.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1866 - Node entry is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message R1866, which states "Node entry is incorrect," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data processing, particularly when dealing with hierarchical data structures such as those found in the SAP Master Data or when working with certain configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Node Configuration: The node in question may not be properly defined or configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing parent-child relationships in hierarchical data structures.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the node in question.
  
  
  System Bugs or Incompatibilities: Sometimes, the error can be due to bugs in the SAP system or incompatibilities with certain configurations or custom developments.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R1866 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Node Configuration:
  
  Verify