How To Fix PPEENG190 - &1 &2 has relationships that are not allowed for node type &3

PPEENG190 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 190

• Message text: &1 &2 has relationships that are not allowed for node type &3

What causes this issue?

The node whose node type you want to change still has relationships.
These relationships are assigned a type that is not intended for the
new node type.

System Response

Node type is not changed.

How to fix this error?

Delete the relationship that is not compatible with the new node type.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG190 - &1 &2 has relationships that are not allowed for node type &3 ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG190 indicates that there are relationships in a project or engineering structure that are not allowed for a specific node type. This error typically arises in the context of Product Structure Management or Engineering Change Management within SAP, particularly when dealing with the configuration of product structures or bill of materials (BOMs).
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Relationships: The relationships defined between nodes (e.g., components, assemblies) in the product structure do not conform to the rules set for the specific node type. For example, a certain node type may not allow certain types of relationships (like a component being a parent of another component).
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the node types may not be correctly defined, leading to invalid relationships.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data that define the relationships between nodes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPEENG190 error, you can