How To Fix DFS_FE_COMMON472 - A force element cannot be a line manager of an exercise ID.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_FE_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Force Element

• Message number: 472

• Message text: A force element cannot be a line manager of an exercise ID.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON472 - A force element cannot be a line manager of an exercise ID. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON472 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of force elements in the context of a specific exercise ID. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where organizational structures and relationships are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Hierarchical Relationship: The error suggests that the force element (which could be a cost center, internal order, or similar entity) is being incorrectly assigned as a line manager for a specific exercise ID. This could happen if the system does not allow certain types of elements to be designated as managers due to business rules or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the organizational structure or in the settings related to the exercise ID that prevents the force element from being assigned as a line manager.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the