How To Fix RA216 - The work mode of the node is invalid (internal error)

RA216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 216

• Message text: The work mode of the node is invalid (internal error)

What causes this issue?

The work mode of the node editor is invalid. This is an internal error
in the monitoring architecture.

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?

Internal error. Contact the SAP Hotline.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA216 - The work mode of the node is invalid (internal error) ?

  The SAP error message RA216, which states "The work mode of the node is invalid (internal error)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Resource Management or when dealing with the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or status of a node in the planning process.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The node's work mode may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the master data or configuration tables.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the node, such as incorrect relationships or dependencies between nodes.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can be triggered by bugs in the SAP system or specific versions of the software.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be issues with the transport that led