How To Fix 5B451 - Object type & is not intended for enhanced relationship maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5B -

• Message number: 451

• Message text: Object type & is not intended for enhanced relationship maintenance

What causes this issue?

In table T77EO, in field BIRTH, object type &V1& has an initial value.
This means that it is not intended for enhanced maintenance. Nor is it
therefore possible to make an entry for this external object type in
table T777BIRTH.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5B451 - Object type & is not intended for enhanced relationship maintenance ?

  The SAP error message 5B451 indicates that the object type you are trying to work with is not intended for enhanced relationship maintenance. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or similar modules where relationships between objects (like business partners, products, etc.) are managed.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Object Type Limitation: The specific object type you are trying to maintain does not support enhanced relationship maintenance. This could be due to the configuration of the object type in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to allow enhanced relationship maintenance for the object type in question.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform enhanced relationship maintenance on the specified object type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Type: Verify if the object type you are trying to maintain is indeed intended for enhanced relationship maintenance. You can refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If you have access, check the configuration settings for the object type in transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to ensure that enhanced relationship maintenance is enabled.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), CRMD_ORDER (CRM Order Management), and SPRO for configuration.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to enhanced relationship maintenance and the specific object types you are working with.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.