How To Fix /CFG/DB174 - &1 subtype has &2 supertype

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/DB -

• Message number: 174

• Message text: &1 subtype has &2 supertype

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/DB174 - &1 subtype has &2 supertype ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/DB174 &1 subtype has &2 supertype typically relates to issues in the configuration of the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) or when dealing with the configuration of business objects.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually indicates a mismatch in the configuration hierarchy of business objects. Specifically, it suggests that a subtype (which is a more specific version of a business object) is incorrectly linked to a supertype (which is a more general version of a business object). This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The subtype may have been incorrectly assigned to a supertype that does not match its intended hierarchy.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that define the relationships between subtypes and supertypes.
  Transport Issues: If configurations were transported from one system to another, there may have been errors or omissions in the transport process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can