How To Fix BUP_RELATIONS174 - BP &1 already has max. no. of rel.ships possible for rel.ship category &2

BUP_RELATIONS174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUP_RELATIONS - BPR: Message Class for Relationship Segments

• Message number: 174

• Message text: BP &1 already has max. no. of rel.ships possible for rel.ship category &2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can find further information in <DS><DS:NA.R1781>R1781</></>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUP_RELATIONS174 - BP &1 already has max. no. of rel.ships possible for rel.ship category &2 ?

  The SAP error message BUP_RELATIONS174 indicates that a Business Partner (BP) has reached the maximum number of relationships allowed for a specific relationship category. This typically occurs when you are trying to create a new relationship for a Business Partner, but the limit set for that relationship type has been exceeded.
  
  Cause:
  
  Maximum Limit Reached: Each relationship category in SAP has a predefined maximum number of relationships that can be established. If the Business Partner already has the maximum number of relationships for that category, you will encounter this error.
  Configuration Settings: The limits for relationships can be configured in the system, and it is possible that the configuration allows for a limited number of relationships.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Existing Relationships: Check the existing relationships for the Business Partner in question. You can do this by navigating to the Business Partner master data and reviewing the relationships tab.
  Delete Unnecessary Relationships: If there are relationships that are