How To Fix PPEGUI313 - Type of relationship can must be either 'is part of' or 'assignment'

PPEGUI313 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEGUI - Message Interface

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Type of relationship can must be either 'is part of' or 'assignment'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEGUI313 - Type of relationship can must be either 'is part of' or 'assignment' ?

  The SAP error message PPEGUI313 indicates that there is an issue with the type of relationship defined in a particular context, likely within the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where relationships between objects (like materials, documents, or processes) are defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects a specific type of relationship but receives an invalid or unsupported type. The valid types of relationships in this context are:
  
  'is part of': This indicates a hierarchical relationship where one object is a component of another.
  'assignment': This indicates a more general relationship where one object is associated with another without implying a hierarchical structure.
  
  If a different type of relationship is being used or if the relationship is not properly defined, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Relationship Type: Review the relationship type you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that it