How To Fix RH140 - Link node maintenance not permitted, maintain original node under &

RH140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RH - BW: Hierarchies ( basic functions )

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Link node maintenance not permitted, maintain original node under &

What causes this issue?

The maintenance of the selected node is not allowed as we are dealing
with a <ls>LINK-node</> here.

System Response

The processing was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the original underneath the given the hierarchy node.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RH140 - Link node maintenance not permitted, maintain original node under & ?

  The SAP error message RH140, which states "Link node maintenance not permitted, maintain original node under &," typically occurs in the context of organizational management or personnel administration when trying to maintain a linked node in the organizational structure.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to make changes to a linked node (such as a position or organizational unit) that is not directly editable. In SAP, linked nodes are often used to represent relationships between different organizational units or positions, and the system restricts direct modifications to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Original Node: The error message indicates that you need to maintain the original node. The message will usually provide a reference to the original node (indicated by the "&" symbol). Make a note of this node.
  
  
  Access the Original Node: Navigate to the original node in the SAP system. You can do