How To Fix RTCMMD116 - Assignment to expired parent node is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Assignment to expired parent node is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD116 - Assignment to expired parent node is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD116, which states "Assignment to expired parent node is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of Master Data Management (MDM) or when dealing with hierarchical data structures in SAP. This error indicates that you are trying to assign a child node to a parent node that has expired or is no longer valid in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Expired Parent Node: The parent node you are trying to assign a child to has an expiration date that has passed, making it inactive.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules that prevent the assignment of new child nodes to inactive or expired parent nodes to maintain the integrity of the data hierarchy.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate how parent-child relationships are managed, leading to this error if not properly set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Parent Node Status: Verify the status of the parent node. If it is