How To Fix CRM_ICM_REL050 - Cannot create a relationship with '&1'

CRM_ICM_REL050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ICM_REL - Message class for ICM relation

• Message number: 050

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

What causes this issue?

With the exception of the suspect relationship, relationships between
transactional entities and the following are 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_REL050 - Details

• The SAP error message CRM_ICM_REL050 indicates that the system is unable to create a relationship with a specified object (represented by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when trying to establish a relationship between business partners, products, or other entities.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Invalid Object Type: The object you are trying to create a relationship with may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create relationships for the specified object.
  Relationship Type Issues: The relationship type you are trying to create may not be defined correctly or may not be allowed for the specified objects.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect data formats.
  System Configuration: The system configuration for relationships may not be set up correctly, leading to restrictions on creating certain types of relationships.
  
  Solutions:
  
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