How To Fix STXT005 - Tree cannot be switched as only one tree exists

STXT005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STXT - Message Class for SAPscript Form Tree

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Tree cannot be switched as only one tree exists

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STXT005 - Details

• The SAP error message STXT005, which states "Tree cannot be switched as only one tree exists," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when working with hierarchical data structures, such as those found in the SAP Tree Structure (e.g., in transaction codes related to organizational structures, reporting trees, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to switch or change the tree structure in a transaction where only one tree is available. This situation can occur if:
  
  The user is trying to access a tree view or switch to a different tree, but there is only one tree defined in the system for that particular context.
  The system is configured in such a way that it does not allow switching when only one tree exists.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Trees: Verify if there are indeed multiple trees defined for the context you are working in. You can