How To Fix /SCWM/MONITOR040 - Monitor &1 contains nodes inherited from other monitors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MONITOR -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Monitor &1 contains nodes inherited from other monitors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MONITOR040 - Monitor &1 contains nodes inherited from other monitors ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MONITOR040 indicates that the monitor you are trying to access or modify contains nodes that are inherited from other monitors. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, where monitors are used to track and manage various warehouse processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inheritance of Nodes: The monitor you are working with has nodes that are not standalone but are instead inherited from other monitors. This can happen if the monitor was created based on another monitor's structure or if it is linked to a parent monitor.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not properly set, leading to the inheritance of nodes that should not be there.
  Monitor Structure: The structure of the monitor may have been altered, leading to unexpected inheritance of nodes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Monitor Configuration: Check the configuration of the monitor in question. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that any