How To Fix 42099 - Relationship to &1 can only be changed for book structures

42099 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Relationship to &1 can only be changed for book structures

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42099 - Details

• The SAP error message 42099, which states "Relationship to &1 can only be changed for book structures," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to change the relationship of an asset to another asset or a group of assets, but the system restricts this action based on the type of structure you are working with.
  
  Cause:
  
  Book Structure Limitation: The error indicates that the relationship you are trying to modify is only permissible for book structures. This means that the asset you are working with is likely part of a structure that does not allow changes to relationships.
  Asset Type: The asset may be classified in a way that restricts changes to its relationships. For example, certain asset types or categories may have specific rules regarding how they can be related to other assets.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the asset accounting module may restrict changes to