How To Fix FINB_CONFIG117 - Invalid weakening of a dependency relationship in ContentID &1

FINB_CONFIG117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_CONFIG - Financials Configuration

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Invalid weakening of a dependency relationship in ContentID &1

What causes this issue?

This is either an error while creating content or a system error:
In ContentID &V1&, the strong dependency relationship of component &V2
to component &V3& should be weakened to a weak dependency. That is not
permitted.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

If you have created the content: Change the dependency. Otherwise,
create a problem report with the current error number and a description
of how the error could be reconstructed.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_CONFIG117 - Invalid weakening of a dependency relationship in ContentID &1 ?

  The SAP error message FINB_CONFIG117 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a dependency relationship in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial or business configuration, particularly when dealing with dependencies between different components or objects in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FINB_CONFIG117 is triggered when there is an invalid weakening of a dependency relationship. This means that a configuration change has been attempted that violates the established rules or constraints of the dependency relationships between various components. This could happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration Changes: Attempting to modify or delete a dependency that is still required by other components.
  Inconsistent Data: Data inconsistencies in the configuration settings that lead to a violation of dependency rules.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, bugs in the SAP system or specific versions may lead to unexpected behavior regarding dependency management.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FINB_CONFIG117 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Dependency Relationships: Check