How To Fix R1164 - Relationship category & does not exist

R1164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Relationship category & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1164 - Relationship category & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message R1164, which states "Relationship category & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Master Data Management, particularly when dealing with relationships between different master data objects (like business partners, materials, etc.). This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a relationship category that has not been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Relationship Category: The specified relationship category does not exist in the configuration settings of the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The relationship category may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction or program that is trying to use the relationship category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the section where relationship categories are defined (e.g., under Master Data Management).
  Verify if the relationship category in question is listed. If it is not, you may