How To Fix RH503 - Too many nodes: Whole subtree not expanded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Too many nodes: Whole subtree not expanded

What causes this issue?

Expanding the sub-tree results in too much data being transferred to the
front end. This can lead to a memory overload in the front end.

System Response

Expanding the subtree was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Expand the individual nodes. You can also expand the subtrees, provided
that the maximum number of nodes is not exceeded (usually 1000 nodes).
The large number of nodes can cause performance problems on the front
end. However, this also is largely dependent on the hardware
constellation for the front end.

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 RH503 - Too many nodes: Whole subtree not expanded ?

  The SAP error message RH503: Too many nodes: Whole subtree not expanded typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) when dealing with organizational structures or hierarchies. This error indicates that the system is unable to expand a particular subtree in the organizational structure because it contains too many nodes (or elements), which exceeds the system's limits for display or processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Large Organizational Structure: The most common cause of this error is that the organizational unit or structure you are trying to expand contains a very large number of nodes. This can happen in organizations with complex hierarchies or many employees.
  System Limitations: SAP has certain limitations on how many nodes can be displayed or processed at once. When the number of nodes exceeds this limit, the system throws this error.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that limit