How To Fix PPEENGBAPI073 - Internal key for relationship is missing

PPEENGBAPI073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENGBAPI - Messages for BAPIs in iPPE (Not Application-Specific)

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Internal key for relationship is missing

What causes this issue?

To create, change or delete a relationship using an API or BAPI from
iPPE, you must specify the internal identification (GUID). The internal
identification can be determined using the function module
PVSHI_INTERNAL_RELATION_ID.

System Response

The relationship is not created, changed or deleted.

How to fix this error?

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

INCLUDE PM_TODO_ALE_C
INCLUDE PM_INTERNER_FEHLER OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

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 PPEENGBAPI073 - Internal key for relationship is missing ?

  The SAP error message PPEENGBAPI073 indicates that there is an issue with the internal key for a relationship in the context of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Engineering Change Management (ECM) processes. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a required internal key for a relationship that is being processed, which can occur during various operations such as creating or modifying engineering objects.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The internal key for the relationship may not have been created or may have been deleted inadvertently.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper generation or retrieval of the internal key.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data model or database that lead to missing relationships or keys.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling relationships correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Verify that all necessary data