How To Fix RTCMMD143 - Parent node assignment & is expired: new entry not allowed

RTCMMD143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Parent node assignment & is expired: new entry not allowed

What causes this issue?

You cannot assign any materials or nodes below expired node assignments.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD143 - Parent node assignment & is expired: new entry not allowed ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD143 "Parent node assignment & is expired: new entry 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This error indicates that you are trying to create a new entry or assignment under a parent node that has expired or is no longer valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Expired Parent Node: The parent node you are trying to assign a new entry to has an expiration date that has passed, making it inactive.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules that prevent new entries from being created under nodes that are not valid or active.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate how long a node remains active or valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Parent Node Status: Verify the status of the parent node. If it is indeed expired, you will need to either:
  
  Reactivate the parent node if possible.
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