How To Fix SMARTFORMS048 - The selected subtree cannot be inserted

SMARTFORMS048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 048

• Message text: The selected subtree cannot be inserted

What causes this issue?

The subtree to be inserted contains a header event, a footer event, or
a table. Events and tables cannot be nested.

System Response

The operation is terminated.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SMARTFORMS048 - Details

• The SAP error message SMARTFORMS048 ("The selected subtree cannot be inserted") typically occurs when working with Smart Forms in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the structure of the Smart Form you are trying to modify or insert a subtree into. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Incompatible Node Types: The subtree you are trying to insert may not be compatible with the node type where you are trying to insert it. For example, you cannot insert a text node into a node that expects a different type of content.
  
  
  Incorrect Context: The context of the subtree may not match the expected context of the parent node. For instance, if the parent node is expecting a specific type of data or structure, and the subtree does not conform to that, the error will occur.
  
  
  Hierarchy Issues: The hierarchy of the Smart Form may