How To Fix HRPIQ00HRBP166 - Standard relationship &1 does not exist; check your customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00HRBP - Messages for customizing check (English)

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Standard relationship &1 does not exist; check your customizing

What causes this issue?

The default holder relationship <LB>&V1&</><LB> </> you specified is an
invalid value. It does not exist in the SAP System.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

There are two possibilities for solving this problem:
<DS:SIMG.CM_XX_363>Change the default value</> in customizing for
<LS>Student Lifecycle Management </>by choosing<LS> Master Data in
Student Lifecycle Management</> <LS>-> Student Contract Accounts
(Student Accounts) -> Basic Settings for Student Contract Accounts ->
Define Standard Relationship Between Contract Accounts and Students.
</>
<DS:SIMG._FICABFCA_V_TFK002F>Define relationship</><LB> &V1&</> in
customizing for <LS>Financial Accounting </>by choosing <LS>Contract
Account -> Basic Functions -> Contract Accounts -> Contract Account
Relationship -> Define Contract Account/Business Partner Relationships.
</>
Make sure you set the attribute of the relationship <LB>&V1&</><LB> to
Holder</>.

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 HRPIQ00HRBP166 - Standard relationship &1 does not exist; check your customizing ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ00HRBP166 indicates that a standard relationship defined in the system does not exist in the customizing settings. This error typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) and particularly in the area of Personnel Administration or Organizational Management.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Relationship Definition: The specific relationship (e.g., between employees and positions, or between different organizational units) has not been defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The relationship might be incorrectly configured or not activated in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that reference the relationship, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, the transport might not have included all necessary objects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining relationships, typically found under:
  
  Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing > Define Relationships.
  
  
  Verify if the relationship type mentioned in the error message exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Relationship:
  
  If the relationship does not exist, you can create it by defining the necessary parameters (e.g., relationship type, description, etc.).
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify it to ensure it meets the requirements.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables (e.g., HRP1000, HRP1001) for any inconsistencies or missing entries related to the relationship.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport or manually adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific relationship type for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PPOME (Display Organization and Staffing), and PPOSE (Change Organization and Staffing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the HR relationships.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.