How To Fix RH141 - Link node maintenance not permitted, maintain original node

RH141 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 141

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

What causes this issue?

The selected node is a link node and can therefore not be maintained.

System Response

The process was canceled.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the original node which has the same technical name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RH141 - Link node maintenance not permitted, maintain original node ?

  The SAP error message RH141: Link node maintenance not permitted, maintain original node typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) when you are trying to maintain a linked node in the organizational structure. This error indicates that the system does not allow you to make changes to a linked node directly; instead, you must make changes to the original node.
  
  Cause:
  
  Linked Node: The node you are trying to maintain is a linked node, which means it is associated with another node in the organizational structure. Linked nodes are often used to represent relationships or hierarchies without duplicating data.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity and ensure that changes are made at the original node level, which will then reflect in all linked nodes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Original Node: Determine which node the linked node is associated with. You can usually find