How To Fix SRM_BR076 - Subtree cannot be inserted in itself

SRM_BR076 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_BR - Records Management Browser

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Subtree cannot be inserted in itself

What causes this issue?

You try to paste the subtree to be cut onto itself.

System Response

This operation cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Position the cursor on a different file plan item so that the subtree to
be cut and the target subtree differ.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_BR076 - Subtree cannot be inserted in itself ?

  The SAP error message SRM_BR076, which states "Subtree cannot be inserted in itself," typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when there is an attempt to insert a node (or subtree) into itself, which is not allowed. This can happen during operations such as creating or modifying organizational structures, hierarchies, or other related data structures.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Cyclic Reference: You are trying to add a node to its own subtree, which creates a cyclic reference.
  Incorrect Hierarchical Structure: The structure you are trying to create or modify does not adhere to the rules of hierarchical data, where a parent cannot be a child of itself.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the system, such as incorrect relationships between nodes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRM_BR076 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchical Structure: Review the hierarchical structure