How To Fix RSAWBN160 - It is not possible to create a folder on this object

RSAWBN160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAWBN - Messages for Administrator Workbench

• Message number: 160

• Message text: It is not possible to create a folder on this object

What causes this issue?

The Object is not a folder<(>,<)> and the subordinate node is not a
folder or a root.

System Response

A new folder cannot be created for this node.

How to fix this error?

Select a valid object to create a folder under or next to.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAWBN160 - It is not possible to create a folder on this object ?

  The SAP error message RSAWBN160, which states "It is not possible to create a folder on this object," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when users attempt to create a folder in the Data Warehousing Workbench or similar areas where folder structures are utilized.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create folders in the specified location.
  Object Locking: The object you are trying to create a folder in may be locked by another user or process.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the SAP system, such as database problems or inconsistencies in the metadata.
  Incorrect Path: The path where you are trying to create the folder may not be valid or may not exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAWBN160 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create