How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_WB_UI051 - Relationship type &1 is one-way; choose a direction

COM_PRODUCT_WB_UI051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_WB_UI - Product Maintenance

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Relationship type &1 is one-way; choose a direction

What causes this issue?

You have not chosen a direction for displaying the relationship type.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COM_PRODUCT_WB_UI051 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_WB_UI051 indicates that there is an issue with the relationship type defined between products in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the relationship type is one-way, and you need to choose a direction for the relationship.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a relationship between two products, but the relationship type you are using is defined as one-way. In a one-way relationship, the connection is only valid in one direction (e.g., Product A is related to Product B, but not vice versa). If you attempt to create a relationship without specifying the direction, or if you try to create a two-way relationship using a one-way relationship type, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to specify the direction of the relationship when creating or modifying it. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Relationship Type: Check