How To Fix CRM_BSP_PROD157 - Relationship type & does not allow an object to be assigned to itself

CRM_BSP_PROD157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BSP_PROD - Messages for BSP Interface of CRM Product Master

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Relationship type & does not allow an object to be assigned to itself

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BSP_PROD157 - Relationship type & does not allow an object to be assigned to itself ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BSP_PROD157 indicates that there is an attempt to assign an object (such as a business partner, product, or other entity) to itself in a relationship type that does not permit self-assignment. This is a common validation check in SAP CRM to ensure data integrity and logical relationships.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Self-Assignment: You are trying to create a relationship where the source and target objects are the same. For example, if you are trying to assign a business partner to itself in a relationship that does not allow this.
  Incorrect Configuration: The relationship type being used may have been configured to disallow self-assignments, which is a common practice to prevent logical inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process where the same object is inadvertently selected for both the source and target.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following