How To Fix DTINF179 - Delete all links between &1 and &2 to add &3 link

DTINF179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DTINF - Information Retrieval Framework texts

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Delete all links between &1 and &2 to add &3 link

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DTINF179 - Delete all links between &1 and &2 to add &3 link ?

  The SAP error message DTINF179 typically occurs in the context of data transfer or data management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with links between different objects or entities. The message indicates that there are existing links between two objects (denoted as &1 and &2) that need to be deleted before a new link (denoted as &3) can be established.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create a new link between two objects while there are already existing links that prevent the new link from being established. This is often seen in scenarios involving:
  
  Data transfer processes
  Master data management
  Configuration of relationships between different entities (e.g., materials, vendors, customers)
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DTINF179 error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Existing Links: Determine what existing links are currently established between the two objects (&1 and &2). You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes or tables that manage these links.
  
  
  Delete