How To Fix BUP_RELATIONS175 - Max. no of relationships (&1) of category &2 exceeded in relationship set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Max. no of relationships (&1) of category &2 exceeded in relationship set

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.R1758>R1758</></>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUP_RELATIONS175 - Max. no of relationships (&1) of category &2 exceeded in relationship set ?

  The SAP error message BUP_RELATIONS175 indicates that the maximum number of relationships for a specific category has been exceeded in a relationship set. This typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) relationships in SAP, where there are defined limits on how many relationships can be established between business partners for a given category.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: Each relationship category has a predefined maximum number of relationships that can be created. When you attempt to create or add a new relationship that exceeds this limit, the system throws this error.
  Configuration Settings: The limits are often set in the configuration of the relationship categories in the SAP system. If the maximum number is reached, no additional relationships can be added until some are removed or the limit is increased.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Existing Relationships: Check the existing relationships for the business partner in question. You can do this by navigating to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and reviewing the relationships tab.
  Delete Unnecessary Relationships: If there are relationships that are no longer needed, consider deleting them to free up space for new ones.
  Increase the Limit: If the business process requires more relationships than the current limit allows, you may need to adjust the configuration settings. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the configuration for relationship categories in the SAP system.
  Increasing the maximum number of relationships allowed for the specific category.
  This change usually requires appropriate authorization and should be done in consultation with your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to manage relationship categories and their limits.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partners and their relationships.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  Custom Development: If your organization has custom developments or enhancements related to business partner relationships, ensure that they are not contributing to the issue.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the adjustments do not negatively impact other areas of the system.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.