How To Fix ON208 - Inconsistent data found: Relationship(s) without object type(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ON - Tools in area Object Modeler / Object Editor

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Inconsistent data found: Relationship(s) without object type(s)

What causes this issue?

Relationships were found with non-existent start/target object type
(data inconsistency).
These relationships are not represented on the list.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ON208 - Inconsistent data found: Relationship(s) without object type(s) ?

  The SAP error message ON208 "Inconsistent data found: Relationship(s) without object type(s)" typically occurs in the context of Object Management in SAP, particularly when dealing with master data or relationships between different objects in the system. This error indicates that there are relationships defined in the system that do not have a corresponding object type associated with them, leading to data inconsistency.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The primary cause of this error is that there are relationships defined in the system that reference object types that do not exist or are not properly defined.
  Manual Data Entry Errors: If data was manually entered or imported into the system, it may have led to inconsistencies.
  System Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or an older version of SAP, it may not have been properly mapped, leading to missing object types.
  Custom Development: Custom programs or enhancements may have inadvertently created relationships without proper object