How To Fix OO359 - Instance relationship &1 &2: This relationship appears several times

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Instance relationship &1 &2: This relationship appears several times

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO359 - Instance relationship &1 &2: This relationship appears several times ?

  The SAP error message OO359 indicates that there is a problem with the instance relationship in the Object Management System (OMS) or the Organizational Management (OM) module. Specifically, it suggests that the relationship between two objects (instances) is defined multiple times, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or maintain a relationship between two objects (e.g., positions, jobs, or organizational units) that already has an existing relationship defined.
  There may be duplicate entries in the relationship table for the specified objects.
  The system is unable to determine which relationship to use due to the presence of multiple entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OO359 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Relationships:
  
  Use transaction code PPOME or PPOSE to navigate to the relevant organizational structure.
  Check the existing relationships between the two objects (e.g., the parent and child objects) to see if there are duplicates.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Relationships:
  
  If you find multiple relationships, you will need to delete the duplicates. You can do this by selecting the duplicate relationship and using the delete function.
  
  
  
  Maintain Relationships Correctly:
  
  Ensure that when you create a new relationship, you check for existing relationships first to avoid duplicates.
  Use the appropriate transaction codes to maintain relationships correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for your organizational data using transaction code OOCU or OOCA to identify any inconsistencies or errors in the object relationships.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing object relationships in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (Change Organizational Structure), PPOSE (Display Organizational Structure), and OOCU (Consistency Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the organizational structure and relationships.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OO359 error and maintain the integrity of your organizational data in SAP.