How To Fix FG166 - Links stored incompletely

FG166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Links stored incompletely

What causes this issue?

Customer/vendor links are to be taken into consideration when archiving
or deleting customers or vendors. To do this, link data from the
database is required which in this case has not yet been put together.

System Response

Neither archiving nor deletion was carried out.

How to fix this error?

Run program SAPF047 in the background at a time when no customer/vendor
changes are being made. This program puts together the link information
in table KLPA so that links (for example, specification of an
alternative payee or dunning recipient) can be taken into consideration
during deletion or archiving. You can find more information in the
documentation for SAPF047.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG166 - Links stored incompletely ?

  The SAP error message FG166, which states "Links stored incompletely," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there are issues related to the configuration or data integrity of the links between different objects, such as materials, documents, or other entities in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: The error may arise if the links between objects were not fully established during data entry or migration processes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not correctly set up, leading to incomplete linkages.
  Data Integrity Issues: If there are inconsistencies or corruption in the database, it can lead to incomplete links.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to create or view certain links, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Review the data entry process to ensure that all required fields and links are properly filled out. If any links are missing, complete them.
  Review Configuration: Check