How To Fix RA278 - You can only remove nodes from the monitor by deleting the selection

RA278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 278

• Message text: You can only remove nodes from the monitor by deleting the selection

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete a real MTE in the monitor definition. You can only
delete rule nodes and virtual nodes.

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?

Deselect the MTE if you no longer want to include it in your monitor.

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 RA278 - You can only remove nodes from the monitor by deleting the selection ?

  The SAP error message RA278, "You can only remove nodes from the monitor by deleting the selection," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when working with the monitoring tools, particularly in the area of reporting or analysis where nodes (such as selections or filters) are displayed in a hierarchical structure.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is generally triggered when a user attempts to remove or manipulate nodes in the monitor without following the correct procedure. The system expects that nodes can only be removed by deleting the selection associated with them. This can happen if:
  
  The user is trying to delete a node directly without first selecting the appropriate option to delete the selection.
  There is a misunderstanding of the user interface and how to properly manage selections in the monitor.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Delete the Selection: Instead of trying to remove the node directly, look for an option to