How To Fix STEP470 - Relationship &1 can only be supported in an informal description

STEP470 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Relationship &1 can only be supported in an informal description

What causes this issue?

The possible scope of functions in STEP is considerably less than the
capability of the SAP system.

System Response

Non translatable portions of the object dependencies are transferred as
a textual additional description.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP470 - Relationship &1 can only be supported in an informal description ?

  The SAP error message STEP470, which states "Relationship &1 can only be supported in an informal description," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or similar modules where relationships between objects (like tasks, activities, or components) are defined.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to define a relationship between two objects in a way that is not supported by the system. Specifically, it indicates that the relationship type you are trying to use is not valid for the formal description of the project or task structure. This can happen due to:
  
  Invalid Relationship Type: The relationship type you are trying to use is not recognized as a valid formal relationship in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project or task structure that do not allow for the specified relationship.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data that prevent