How To Fix CRM_ICM_REL028 - Relationship '&2' already exists between '&1' and '&3'

CRM_ICM_REL028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ICM_REL - Message class for ICM relation

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Relationship '&2' already exists between '&1' and '&3'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ICM_REL028 - Relationship '&2' already exists between '&1' and '&3' ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ICM_REL028 indicates that there is an attempt to create a relationship between two entities (e.g., business partners, customers, etc.) that already exists in the system. The message format typically includes placeholders for the entities involved, where '&1' represents the first entity, '&2' represents the type of relationship, and '&3' represents the second entity.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a relationship that is already defined in the system.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the relationship table for the specified entities.
  The system is enforcing data integrity rules that prevent the creation of duplicate relationships.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Relationships:
  
  Use the relevant transaction code (e.g., BP for Business Partner) to check the existing relationships between the two entities. Look for the relationship type specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Review Relationship Types:
  
  Ensure that you are not trying to create a relationship of