How To Fix RELMLR078 - Change &1/&2: addition = removal

RELMLR078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RELMLR - Messages for Land Register in LUM

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Change &1/&2: addition = removal

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RELMLR078 - Change &1/&2: addition = removal ?

  The SAP error message RELMLR078 typically occurs in the context of managing relationships in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with master data or configuration settings. The message indicates that there is a conflict in the relationship management where an addition is being interpreted as a removal, which can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to change relationships between objects (like materials, vendors, customers, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  The error message RELMLR078 is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to add a relationship (e.g., linking a material to a vendor) but the system interprets this action as a removal of an existing relationship.
  There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that lead to this conflict.
  The relationship you are trying to establish may already exist in a way that conflicts with the intended addition.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RELMLR078 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Relationships:
  
  Review the existing relationships for the objects involved