How To Fix PV489 - Object &3 (&2) is already related (time constraint)

PV489 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 489

• Message text: Object &3 (&2) is already related (time constraint)

What causes this issue?

You attempted to relate object &V1& &V3& (ID &V2&) to the object to be
edited. It is possible that relationship &V4& is not allowed for this
object because the object already has a relationship that has a time
constraint which is not 3 ("as often as desired"). (See below)

How to fix this error?

Choose an object that is as yet unrelated.
If this is not an error message but simply information, you can ignore
this message. You can relate object &V1& &V2& with the object to be
edited by overwriting the existing relationship ("move").

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV489 - Object &3 (&2) is already related (time constraint) ?

  The SAP error message PV489 indicates that there is a time constraint issue with the object you are trying to relate to another object. Specifically, it means that the object you are attempting to associate is already linked to another object within a specific time frame, which prevents the new relationship from being established.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Relationship: The object you are trying to relate is already associated with another object for the same time period.
  Time Constraints: SAP has defined time constraints that prevent overlapping relationships for certain objects. This is common in modules like Personnel Administration (PA) or Organizational Management (OM).
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that relationships between objects (like employees, positions, etc.) do not conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Relationships: Review the existing relationships of the object in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., PA20 for employee master data) and checking the infotype