How To Fix RH175 - The subtree to be deleted contains the original node for a link node

RH175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 175

• Message text: The subtree to be deleted contains the original node for a link node

What causes this issue?

The subtree to be deleted contains original node &V1& with InfoObject
&V2& and node ID &V3& for the link node with ID &V4&, which is not
contained in the subtree to be deleted. Deleting the subtree would make
the hierarchy inconsistent.

System Response

The subtree cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

Delete the link node with ID &V4& from the original hierarchy. You can
then delete the subtree.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RH175 - The subtree to be deleted contains the original node for a link node ?

  The SAP error message RH175, "The subtree to be deleted contains the original node for a link node," typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) when dealing with organizational management (OM) structures. This error arises when you attempt to delete a node in the organizational structure that is linked to another node, and the system detects that the node you are trying to delete is part of a subtree that includes the original node of a link.
  
  Cause:
  
  Link Nodes: In SAP OM, link nodes are used to create relationships between different organizational units. If you try to delete a node that is part of a link, the system will prevent this action to maintain the integrity of the organizational structure.
  Subtree Deletion: The error indicates that the subtree you are trying to delete includes the original node of a link node, which is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you