How To Fix SA493 - Cardinality 'SP' cannot be used with this relationship category

SA493 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SA -

• Message number: 493

• Message text: Cardinality 'SP' cannot be used with this relationship category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SA493 - Cardinality 'SP' cannot be used with this relationship category ?

  The SAP error message SA493 indicates that there is an issue with the cardinality setting in a relationship within the SAP system, specifically when using the cardinality 'SP' (which stands for "Single Parent"). This error typically arises in the context of SAP Master Data Management (MDM) or SAP Business Partner (BP) relationships.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the relationship category you are trying to use is incompatible with the specified cardinality. In this case, the 'SP' cardinality cannot be used with the relationship category you have selected. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect Relationship Category: The relationship category you are trying to use does not support the 'SP' cardinality.
  Data Model Configuration: The data model or configuration settings in your SAP system may not be set up to allow for the specified relationship and cardinality combination.
  Business Logic Constraints: There may be business rules or logic that restrict the use of