How To Fix CRM_BSP_PROD160 - Relationship type & does not allow an object to be assigned to itself

CRM_BSP_PROD160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• 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_PROD160 - Relationship type & does not allow an object to be assigned to itself ?

  The SAP error message "CRM_BSP_PROD160: Relationship type & does not allow an object to be assigned to itself" typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when you are trying to create or modify a relationship between objects (such as business partners, products, or other entities) and the system detects that you are attempting to assign an object to itself.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  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, the system will not allow this because it violates the logical structure of relationships.
  Configuration of Relationship Type: The relationship type you are using may have been configured to disallow self-assignments. This is a common restriction in many relationship types to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following