How To Fix RTCMMD174 - The new parent node cannot be identical to the node to copy

RTCMMD174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 174

• Message text: The new parent node cannot be identical to the node to copy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD174 - The new parent node cannot be identical to the node to copy ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD174, which states "The new parent node cannot be identical to the node to copy," typically occurs in the context of data migration or when working with hierarchical data structures in SAP, such as when copying or moving nodes in a tree structure (e.g., in a master data hierarchy).
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to copy a node (e.g., a master data record) to a new parent node that is the same as the node you are trying to copy. In other words, the system is trying to create a duplicate of a node under itself, which is not allowed because it would create a circular reference or an invalid hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that the new parent node you are selecting for the copy operation is different from the node you are trying to copy. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
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