How To Fix 5W821 - This relationship cannot be maintained at this point

5W821 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 821

• Message text: This relationship cannot be maintained at this point

What causes this issue?

The evaluation path determines the relationships that you can maintain
at this point. The 'glasses' icon indicates that this relationship can
be displayed but not maintained.

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?

To display the evaluation path, choose Goto -> Display evaluation path.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5W821 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W821 ("This relationship cannot be maintained at this point") typically occurs in the context of maintaining relationships between objects in SAP, such as business partners, materials, or other master data entities. This error indicates that the system is unable to process the relationship due to certain constraints or conditions that are not met.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Status: The object you are trying to maintain may be in a status that does not allow for changes to relationships. For example, if a business partner is locked or inactive, you may encounter this error.
  Missing Data: Required fields or data may be missing, preventing the relationship from being established or modified.
  Dependency Issues: There may be dependencies or existing relationships that conflict with the new relationship you are trying to create or modify.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain the relationship.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or settings in the