How To Fix PPEMPL006 - Relationship type &1; old relationship: &3, new relationship: &4


PPEMPL006 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PPEMPL -

  • Message number: 006

  • Message text: Relationship type &1; old relationship: &3, new relationship: &4

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEMPL006 - Relationship type &1; old relationship: &3, new relationship: &4 ?
    The SAP error message PPEMPL006 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module, particularly when dealing with the management of product structures and relationships between different objects (like materials, documents, or other entities).
    
    Cause: The error message PPEMPL006 indicates that there is a conflict or inconsistency in the relationship types being assigned to a particular object. Specifically, it suggests that there is an attempt to change the relationship type from an old relationship (&3) to a new relationship (&4), but this change is not allowed due to certain constraints or rules defined in the system. Possible Causes: Incompatible Relationship Types: The new relationship type may not be compatible with the existing relationship type for the specific object. Data Integrity Rules: There may be data integrity rules or business logic that prevent changing the relationship type. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the relationship

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