ERROR: Parent node ... is an area node and cannot parent instance node ...

Reason:

You attempted to attach an instance child node to a parent area node.

Resolution:

Ensure the parent node is an edge node or the child node is not an instance node.

Tips:

• Are the child node and parent node names correct?
• Use the star$nodes view to determine which nodes exist and their types.
• Use the star$topology view to determine the current network topology.