How To Fix UST_UI012 - You cannot move a folder into a lower-level folder

UST_UI012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UST_UI - Universal Share Tool - UI

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You cannot move a folder into a lower-level folder

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 UST_UI012 - You cannot move a folder into a lower-level folder ?

  The SAP error message UST_UI012, which states "You cannot move a folder into a lower-level folder," typically occurs in the context of SAP's document management system or similar folder structures within the SAP environment. This error indicates that the system is preventing the user from moving a folder into a subfolder, which is not allowed due to the hierarchical structure of folders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchical Restrictions: In many systems, including SAP, folders are organized in a hierarchical structure. Moving a folder into one of its subfolders would create a circular reference or an invalid structure, which the system does not allow.
  Permissions: Sometimes, the error may also arise due to insufficient permissions to perform the move operation, although this specific error is more about the structural rules rather than permissions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Re-evaluate the Move Operation: Ensure that you are not trying to move a folder into one of its own subfolders. Instead, move it to a