How To Fix DMU169 - &1 is not allowed as object &2 in relationship type &3

DMU169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 169

• Message text: &1 is not allowed as object &2 in relationship type &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMU169 - &1 is not allowed as object &2 in relationship type &3 ?

  The SAP error message DMU169 indicates that there is an issue with the relationship type in the Data Migration Workbench (DMW) or Data Migration Utility (DMU). Specifically, the error message format is as follows:
  DMU169: &1 is not allowed as object &2 in relationship type &3
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify a relationship between two objects that are not compatible according to the defined relationship types in the system. The specific reasons for this error can include:
  
  Invalid Object Type: The object type you are trying to use in the relationship is not allowed for the specified relationship type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The relationship types may not be properly configured in the system, leading to restrictions on which objects can be related.
  Data Integrity Rules: There may be data integrity rules that prevent certain combinations of objects from being related.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMU169 error, you can take the