How To Fix DFS_CAP_COMMON025 - Parent ID cannot be identical to object ID.

DFS_CAP_COMMON025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_CAP_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Capability

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Parent ID cannot be identical to object ID.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_CAP_COMMON025 - Parent ID cannot be identical to object ID. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_CAP_COMMON025 indicates that there is an issue with the relationship between a parent object and a child object in the context of SAP's Document Management System (DMS) or similar functionalities. Specifically, this error occurs when the Parent ID is set to be the same as the Object ID, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a document or object in SAP where the Parent ID (the ID of the parent object) is mistakenly set to be the same as the Object ID (the ID of the object itself).
  This typically happens during operations like creating a new document, linking documents, or managing object hierarchies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Object ID and Parent ID: Ensure that the Parent ID is different from the Object ID. The Parent ID should refer to a valid existing object that is not the