How To Fix /ISDFPS/FDP473 - Relationship between &1 and &2 (&3-&4) inherited; cannot edit

/ISDFPS/FDP473 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FDP -

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Relationship between &1 and &2 (&3-&4) inherited; cannot edit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP473 - Relationship between &1 and &2 (&3-&4) inherited; cannot edit ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP473 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar applications where relationships between different entities (like products, locations, etc.) are defined. The message indicates that there is an inherited relationship between two entities (denoted as &1 and &2) that cannot be edited due to its nature.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inherited Relationships: The error suggests that the relationship you are trying to edit is inherited from a higher-level entity or configuration. Inherited relationships are usually set up to maintain consistency across related entities and are not meant to be modified directly.
  Data Model Constraints: The data model may have constraints that prevent editing of certain relationships to ensure data integrity.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to edit the relationship.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inheritance: Review the configuration of the entities involved. If the relationship is inherited, you may need to edit the parent entity or the source