How To Fix DMU140 - Relationship type &1 does not allow any relationships

DMU140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMU - Digital Mock Up (DMU)

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Relationship type &1 does not allow any relationships

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMU140 - Relationship type &1 does not allow any relationships ?

  The SAP error message DMU140, which states "Relationship type &1 does not allow any relationships," typically occurs in the context of Data Management or Master Data Governance when you are trying to create or manage relationships between different master data objects (like business partners, materials, etc.) using a specific relationship type that is not configured to allow any relationships.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The relationship type you are trying to use has not been configured to allow any relationships in the system. This could be due to settings in the customizing or configuration of the relationship types.
  Incorrect Relationship Type: You may be using a relationship type that is not intended for the objects you are trying to relate.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create relationships for that specific type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for managing relationship types (e.g.,