How To Fix RMPS_GENERAL022 - Link cannot be created, it already exists

RMPS_GENERAL022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS_GENERAL - Gen. Messages Classes Records Management for Public Sector

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Link cannot be created, it already exists

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Select a different object which you want to link to.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPS_GENERAL022 - Link cannot be created, it already exists ?

  The SAP error message RMPS_GENERAL022, which states "Link cannot be created, it already exists," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a link (such as a relationship between projects, tasks, or other objects) that already exists in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Link Creation: The most common cause is that the system is trying to create a link that has already been established between two objects.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to the system not recognizing that the link already exists.
  User Error: The user may be attempting to create a link without checking if it already exists.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Existing Links: Before attempting to create a new link, check the existing links between the objects in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant project or task and