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