How To Fix WA165 - Delegation between &1 and &2 could not be created

WA165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Delegation between &1 and &2 could not be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA165 - Delegation between &1 and &2 could not be created ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WA165 - Delegation between &1 and &2 could not be created
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when SAP tries to create a delegation relationship between two organizational units (or objects) but fails. Delegation in SAP typically refers to assigning responsibility or authority from one organizational unit to another, often used in workflows, approvals, or organizational management.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or missing configuration in Organizational Management (OM) regarding the relationship types or object types.
  Authorization issues where the user or system does not have the necessary permissions to create the delegation.
  Incompatible object types: The two objects (&1 and &2) between which delegation is attempted are not compatible for delegation.
  Technical issues such as inconsistencies in the organizational structure or database inconsistencies.
  Missing or incorrect relationship types in the IMG configuration for delegation.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Object Types & Relationship Types:
  
  Verify that the