How To Fix /SMB/SBA1238 - Unlink failed! & has been linked to &, they have the same company code &

/SMB/SBA1238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/SBA1 -

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Unlink failed! & has been linked to &, they have the same company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/SBA1238 - Unlink failed! & has been linked to &, they have the same company code & ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/SBA1238 Unlink failed! & has been linked to &, they have the same company code & typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business One or SAP S/4HANA systems when there is an attempt to unlink or disassociate two entities (such as business partners, accounts, or documents) that are linked to the same company code. This error indicates that the unlinking operation cannot be completed due to the existing relationship between the two entities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Linked Entities: The entities you are trying to unlink are still associated with each other in the system, and they share the same company code.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules that prevent unlinking entities that are still related, especially when they belong to the same company code.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that restrict unlinking operations under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Relationships: Review the relationships between