How To Fix IN104 - The objects of a link must be different

IN104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IN - Object Networking

• Message number: 104

• Message text: The objects of a link must be different

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IN104 - Details

• The SAP error message IN104, which states "The objects of a link must be different," typically occurs in the context of creating or managing links between objects in the SAP system, particularly in the area of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or other modules that involve object linking.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to create a link between two objects that are the same or identical. In SAP, links are used to establish relationships between different objects, and the system enforces a rule that prevents linking an object to itself. This is to maintain data integrity and ensure that relationships are meaningful.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IN104 error, you should:
  
  
  Check Object Selection: Review the objects you are trying to link. Ensure that you are selecting two distinct objects. If you accidentally selected the same object twice, correct your selection.
  
  
  Verify Object Types: Make sure that the objects you are trying to link are of