How To Fix DMWB_MSG047 - Non-standard attributes are only possible for independent relationships

DMWB_MSG047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMWB_MSG - Messages of Document Modeling Workbench

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Non-standard attributes are only possible for independent relationships

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMWB_MSG047 - Non-standard attributes are only possible for independent relationships ?

  The SAP error message DMWB_MSG047 indicates that you are trying to use non-standard attributes in a context where they are not allowed, specifically in dependent relationships. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or when working with data modeling in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to define non-standard attributes (custom attributes) for a relationship that is not independent. In SAP, relationships can be classified as either independent or dependent:
  
  Independent Relationships: These relationships can exist on their own and can have non-standard attributes associated with them.
  Dependent Relationships: These relationships rely on the existence of another entity and cannot have non-standard attributes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Relationship Type: Review the relationship you are trying to define. Ensure that it is an independent relationship if you want to use non-standard attributes.
  
  
  Modify the Relationship: If the relationship is currently defined as dependent