How To Fix SBDS173 - Creating relationships: Target document does not exist

SBDS173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBDS - Message Class: Business Document Service

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Creating relationships: Target document does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBDS173 - Creating relationships: Target document does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SBDS173, which states "Creating relationships: Target document does not exist," typically occurs in the context of document management or when trying to create relationships between documents in SAP Business Document Services (BDS) or similar modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the target document that you are trying to link or relate to the source document.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Target Document: The target document you are trying to reference may not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect document IDs or the document being deleted.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to link may not be compatible with the source document.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the target document.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the document management system that prevent the system from recognizing the target document.
  
  Configuration Issues: