How To Fix CRM_ES287 - Only one target key of relation &1 can be empty

CRM_ES287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ES - ES: Message Class for Enterprise Service

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Only one target key of relation &1 can be empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ES287 - Only one target key of relation &1 can be empty ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ES287 "Only one target key of relation &1 can be empty" typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when there is an issue with the data integrity of a relationship between objects. This error indicates that in a specific relationship (denoted by &1), only one of the target keys can be left empty, and the system has detected that this rule is being violated.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Violation: The error usually arises when you are trying to create or update a relationship between two objects (like a business partner and a sales order) and both target keys are empty or incorrectly populated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The relationship type may be incorrectly configured in the system, leading to the violation of the expected data model.
  Missing Data: Required fields for the relationship might not be filled in, leading to the system not being able to establish a valid