How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG284 - MULTIPLE PARENTS cannot be combined with "GENERATE SPANTREE"

SDDL_PARSER_MSG284 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 284

• Message text: MULTIPLE PARENTS cannot be combined with "GENERATE SPANTREE"

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG284 - MULTIPLE PARENTS cannot be combined with "GENERATE SPANTREE" ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG284 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the system related to the generation of a spanning tree in the context of the SAP System Data Definition Language (SDDL). Specifically, the error states that "MULTIPLE PARENTS cannot be combined with 'GENERATE SPANTREE'." This typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a spanning tree structure in a scenario where multiple parent nodes are defined, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a configuration or design issue in the data model where an entity is defined to have multiple parent nodes. In a spanning tree structure, each node can only have one parent to maintain a tree-like hierarchy. When the system encounters a situation where it detects multiple parents for a single node while trying to generate the spanning tree, it raises this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following