How To Fix CRM_BSP_PROD159 - Relationship type & does not allow an object to be assigned to itself

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 159

• 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_PROD159 - Relationship type & does not allow an object to be assigned to itself ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BSP_PROD159 indicates that there is an attempt to assign an object to itself in a relationship type that does not allow such an assignment. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when dealing with business partners, products, or other objects that have defined relationships.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a relationship where the source and target objects are the same.
  The relationship type you are using has been configured to disallow self-referencing assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Relationship Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relationship type in question. You can do this in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under:
  Customer Relationship Management -> Master Data -> Business Partner -> Define Relationship Types
  
  Review the settings for the relationship type to ensure it is configured correctly and does not allow self-assignments if that is not intended.
  
  
  
  Modify the Assignment Logic:
  
  Ensure that when you are creating or modifying the relationship, you are not inadvertently trying to assign the same object as both the source and target.
  If your business logic requires self-referencing, consider creating a new relationship type that allows this, if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review the Data:
  
  Check the data you are working with to ensure that the objects you are trying to relate are indeed different. This may involve checking the IDs or keys of the objects involved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific relationship type you are working with to understand its constraints and intended use.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to development tools, you can debug the process to see where the self-assignment is occurring and adjust the logic accordingly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context or fixes.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the relationship creation/modification process thoroughly to confirm that the error no longer occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.