How To Fix 1X027 - Only assign icons to the link type once

1X027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1X - General hierarchy maintenance tool message

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Only assign icons to the link type once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1X027 - Only assign icons to the link type once ?

  The SAP error message 1X027: "Only assign icons to the link type once" typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or SAP Business Process Management (BPM) when you are trying to assign an icon to a link type that has already been assigned an icon. This error is a safeguard to prevent multiple icons from being assigned to the same link type, which could lead to confusion or inconsistencies in the workflow representation.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is attempting to assign an icon to a link type that already has an icon assigned to it. This can happen during the configuration of workflows or when customizing link types in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area where link types are defined.
  Check if the link type you are trying to assign an icon to already has an