How To Fix STEP871 - Create ORG REL: Type not defined

STEP871 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Create ORG REL: Type not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP871 - Create ORG REL: Type not defined ?

  The SAP error message "STEP871 Create ORG REL: Type not defined" typically occurs when there is an issue with the organizational relationship setup in the SAP system. This error is often encountered during the creation or modification of organizational units, such as when trying to establish relationships between different organizational entities (e.g., company codes, plants, sales organizations).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually indicates that the system is unable to find a defined relationship type for the organizational units you are trying to link. This could be due to missing configuration in the Organizational Management (OM) module.
  Incorrect Data Entry: If the relationship type is not correctly specified or if there are typos in the data being entered, this error can occur.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that affect the organizational structure, they might lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project