How To Fix RH204 - Node ID &: A child has been entered for the interval

RH204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Node ID &: A child has been entered for the interval

What causes this issue?

A node of type <ZH>Interval</> may not have any subordinate 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?

Remove the lower-level node of the interval.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RH204 - Details

• The SAP error message RH204, which states "Node ID &: A child has been entered for the interval," typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) when dealing with organizational management (OM) or personnel administration (PA) data. This error indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchical structure of the organizational units or positions.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Hierarchical Structure: A child node (e.g., a position or organizational unit) has been assigned to a parent node (e.g., a department or division) in a way that violates the hierarchical rules. For example, if a position is being assigned to a parent that already has a child with overlapping validity periods, it can trigger this error.
  
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: If the validity periods of the nodes (parent and child) overlap, it can lead to conflicts in the hierarchy.
  
  
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