How To Fix RA263 - Invalid top node of the monitor template (not virtual type)

RA263 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Invalid top node of the monitor template (not virtual type)

What causes this issue?

The top node of the monitor template is invalid. It is not a virtual
node. This is caused by 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA263 - Invalid top node of the monitor template (not virtual type) ?

  The SAP error message RA263, which states "Invalid top node of the monitor template (not virtual type)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module or similar areas where monitoring templates are used. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a monitoring template, specifically that the top node of the template is not of the expected virtual type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Template Configuration: The monitoring template may have been incorrectly configured, where the top node is not set as a virtual type. This can happen if the template was manually edited or if there was an error during the creation process.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data related to the monitoring template.
  Version Compatibility: The error might arise if there are compatibility issues between different versions of SAP or if the system has not been properly updated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Configuration:
  
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