How To Fix RPM_UTILITIES008 - Invalid RELATE_TYPE in table RPM_RELATE

RPM_UTILITIES008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_UTILITIES - Messages for Tools and Utilities

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Invalid RELATE_TYPE in table RPM_RELATE

What causes this issue?

The relationship type in table RPM_RELATE is an invalid one. See domain
RPM_RV_RELTYPE for a list of allowed values.

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

Source table of this check:
Table: RPM_RELATE
GUID: &V1&
RELATE_TYPE: &V2&
Target table of this check:
Table: RPM_RELATE
GUID: &V1&
RELATE_TYPE: &V2&
<ZH>Error: This is not a valid RELATE_TYPE. </>

System Response

How to fix this error?

Possible solutions for this problem:
Try to determine what the correct relationship type should be. Run the
program in repair mode and modify the record in table RPM_RELATE with
the correct relationship type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RPM_UTILITIES008 - Details

• The SAP error message RPM_UTILITIES008, which indicates "Invalid RELATE_TYPE in table RPM_RELATE," typically arises in the context of SAP's Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module. This error suggests that there is an issue with the relationship type defined in the RPM_RELATE table, which is used to manage relationships between various entities in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Relationship Type: The RELATE_TYPE value being referenced does not exist in the RPM_RELATE table. This could be due to a typo, a missing entry, or an incorrect configuration.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as orphaned records or incorrect foreign key references.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be incorrectly referencing relationship types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the RPM_RELATE Table: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to view the contents of the RPM_RELATE table.
  Verify that the RELATE_TYPE you are trying to use exists in