How To Fix /SCMB/ORG_UNIT170 - Creation of relationship for &1 &2 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORG_UNIT -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Creation of relationship for &1 &2 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT170 - Creation of relationship for &1 &2 failed ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT170 typically indicates that there was a failure in creating a relationship for organizational units in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to establish relationships between different organizational units (like plants, storage locations, etc.) in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The organizational units involved may not be fully defined or may be missing required data.
  Invalid Relationships: The relationship being created may not be valid based on the existing configuration or business rules.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create relationships between the specified organizational units.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database constraints or system inconsistencies.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SCM module can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Organizational Unit Data: Ensure that both organizational units involved in the relationship are correctly defined and have all required attributes filled out.
  Validate Relationship Type: Confirm that the type of relationship you are trying to create is valid and supported by the system.
  Review Authorizations: Check the user’s authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to create relationships.
  Consult Logs: Look at the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on the failure.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SCM module to ensure they are set up correctly for the relationships you are trying to create.
  Database Integrity: If you suspect a technical issue, consider running database consistency checks or consulting with your technical team to investigate any underlying database issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMB/ORG_UNIT to manage organizational units or /SCMB/RELATIONSHIP to manage relationships.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for SCM to understand the requirements and constraints for creating organizational unit relationships.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or consult with a technical expert who specializes in SAP SCM.