How To Fix CRM_ESOA_ERROR_MSG001 - Relation type &1 is not allowed for document references

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ESOA_ERROR_MSG - Error Messages for Customer Quote ESOA Project

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Relation type &1 is not allowed for document references

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ESOA_ERROR_MSG001 - Relation type &1 is not allowed for document references ?

  The SAP error message "CRM_ESOA_ERROR_MSG001 Relation type &1 is not allowed for document references" typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when there is an issue with the relationship type being used for document references in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Relation Type: The error indicates that the relation type specified (denoted by &1) is not permitted for the document reference you are trying to create or modify. This could be due to configuration settings in the system that restrict certain relation types for specific document types.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The relationship types in SAP CRM are defined in the system configuration. If the relationship type is not correctly set up or is not allowed for the specific document reference, this error will occur.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific allowed relationship types. If you are trying to