Message type: E = Error
Message class: RH - BW: Hierarchies ( basic functions )
Message number: 208
Message text: A subordinate node has been entered under the link node ID &.
The link flag is set for the node with ID &V1& and technical name &V2&,
but a lower-level node is specified by ChildID &V3&.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Set the ChildID of the link node to initial. A link node is only a
reference to another node in the hierarchy that has the same technical
name. The link node therefore inherits the properties and subtrees of
this node.
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RH208
- A subordinate node has been entered under the link node ID &. ?The SAP error message RH208, which states "A subordinate node has been entered under the link node ID &," typically occurs in the context of organizational management or personnel administration when there is an issue with the structure of the organizational hierarchy.
Cause: This error usually arises when there is an attempt to assign a subordinate node (such as a position or employee) to a node that is defined as a link node. Link nodes are typically used to represent relationships or connections between different parts of the organizational structure, rather than to hold subordinate entities. Therefore, trying to assign a subordinate node to a link node violates the structural rules of the organizational model.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check the Node Type: Verify the type of the node you are trying to assign a subordinate to. Ensure that it is not a link node. You can do
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