How To Fix CRM_ICM_REL049 - Cannot create a relationship with '&1'

CRM_ICM_REL049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ICM_REL - Message class for ICM relation

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Cannot create a relationship with '&1'

What causes this issue?

Relationships between non-transactional entities and the following are
not permitted:
Employees
External persons
Organizational units
External organizations

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CRM_ICM_REL049 - Details

• The SAP error message CRM_ICM_REL049, which states "Cannot create a relationship with '&1'," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module when there is an issue with creating a relationship between business partners or objects. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Business Partner: The business partner (BP) you are trying to create a relationship with may not exist or may not be active.
  Relationship Type Restrictions: The relationship type you are trying to create may not be allowed for the specific business partners involved.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create relationships for the specified business partner.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the CRM system that prevent the creation of the relationship.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the business partners, such as missing mandatory fields.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Business Partner