How To Fix CMS_REL002 - Duplicate entries of relationships is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_REL - Messages for Relationships

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Duplicate entries of relationships is not possible

What causes this issue?

The relationship of the specified type is already defined for specified
source and destination collateral agreements.

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 CMS_REL002 - Duplicate entries of relationships is not possible ?

  The SAP error message CMS_REL002: Duplicate entries of relationships is not possible typically occurs in the context of the SAP Customer Management System (CMS) or similar modules where relationships between business partners, customers, or other entities are being managed. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a relationship that already exists in the system, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Relationship Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing relationship between the two entities you are trying to link. For example, if you are trying to create a relationship between two business partners that already have a defined relationship, the system will throw this error.
  Data Entry Error: Sometimes, this can occur due to a data entry error where the same relationship is being entered multiple times inadvertently.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may not allow for certain types