How To Fix TE179 - Node & in the risk hierarchy is not an end node

TE179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Node & in the risk hierarchy is not an end node

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE179 - Node & in the risk hierarchy is not an end node ?

  The SAP error message TE179 indicates that there is an issue with the risk hierarchy in the context of SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) or similar modules where risk management is involved. Specifically, the error message states that the node you are trying to work with is not an end node in the risk hierarchy. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Structure: The node you are trying to access or manipulate is not a terminal node (end node) in the hierarchy. In a risk hierarchy, end nodes are typically the final points where risks are defined or assigned, while non-end nodes may serve as parent nodes or categories.
  Incorrect Node Selection: You may have selected a node that is intended to group other nodes rather than represent a specific risk.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the risk hierarchy is configured in the system, leading to nodes being incorrectly classified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Node Type: Check the