How To Fix RH208 - A subordinate node has been entered under the link node ID &.

RH208 - Overview

• 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 &.

What causes this issue?

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&.

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?

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.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RH208 - Details

• 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