How To Fix LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION174 - Relationship Type &1 is marked for deletion in relationship &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION - Message Class for LCM Legal Transaction

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Relationship Type &1 is marked for deletion in relationship &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION174 - Relationship Type &1 is marked for deletion in relationship &2 ?

  The SAP error message LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION174 indicates that a specific relationship type (denoted as &1) is marked for deletion in the context of a relationship (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in the context of legal transactions or relationship management within SAP systems, particularly in modules related to customer/vendor relationships, master data management, or legal compliance.
  Cause:
  
  Marked for Deletion: The relationship type you are trying to use is marked for deletion in the system. This means that the relationship is no longer valid or has been flagged for removal.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the system is trying to reference a relationship that is no longer active or valid.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for relationship types may not be correctly set up, leading to this error when trying to process transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Relationship Status: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or configuration area in SAP where you can view relationship types.
  Check the status of the relationship type &1 and see if it is indeed marked for deletion. If it is, you may need to unmark it or create a new valid relationship type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for relationship types in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the relationship type is correctly configured and not inadvertently marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If the relationship type is no longer needed, consider cleaning up the data by removing any references to it in your transactions or master data.
  If it is needed, you may need to restore it or create a new relationship type that is active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to relationship management and legal transactions for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or VOTXN (for customizing relationship types) to manage relationships.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify relationship types in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.