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Message type: E = Error
Message class: LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION - Message Class for LCM Legal Transaction
Message number: 170
Message text: Direction of the Forward Relationship Type must be strong or neutral
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LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION170
- Direction of the Forward Relationship Type must be strong or neutral ?The SAP error message LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION170 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the relationship types in the context of legal transactions. Specifically, it states that the direction of the forward relationship type must be either "strong" or "neutral." This error typically arises in the context of legal entity management or when dealing with legal transactions in SAP.
Cause:
The error is caused by the configuration of the relationship types in the system. In SAP, relationships between entities (such as legal entities, business partners, etc.) can be defined with different types, and these types can have different strengths or directions. The error suggests that the relationship type defined for the forward direction is not set correctly, meaning it is neither strong nor neutral, which is required for the transaction to proceed.
Solution:
To resolve this error, you will need to check and possibly modify the configuration of the relationship types in your SAP system. Here are the steps you can take:
Access the Configuration:
- Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code
SPRO
.- Navigate to the relevant section for managing legal transactions or relationship types.
Check Relationship Types:
- Look for the configuration related to relationship types. This may be under a section like "Legal Entity Management" or "Business Partner Relationships."
- Identify the specific relationship type that is causing the issue.
Modify the Relationship Type:
- Ensure that the forward relationship type is set to either "strong" or "neutral."
- If it is currently set to "weak" or any other invalid type, change it to "strong" or "neutral" as appropriate.
Save Changes:
- After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
Test the Transaction:
- Retry the transaction that was previously failing to see if the error has been resolved.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your relationship types are configured correctly for legal transactions in SAP.
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