How To Fix OL599 - Relationship between group '&' and object type '&' does not exist

OL599 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OL - Workflow object types: Run-time system

• Message number: 599

• Message text: Relationship between group '&' and object type '&' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OL599 - Relationship between group '&' and object type '&' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message OL599, which states "Relationship between group '&' and object type '&' does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Organizational Management (OM) or similar modules where relationships between different organizational entities (like positions, jobs, or organizational units) are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Relationship Definition: The error usually indicates that there is no defined relationship between the specified group (e.g., a position or organizational unit) and the object type (e.g., a job or another organizational unit) in the system. This can happen if the relationship was never created or if it was deleted.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for relationships in the Organizational Management module may not be set up correctly. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the customizing transactions.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant master data records.
  
  
  
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