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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 object types (&1 and &2) are correct and allowed for delegation.
  Check the relationship types configured for delegation in transaction PPOME or PP01.
  Ensure that the relationship type used for delegation is properly defined in the IMG under:
  IMG ? Personnel Management ? Organizational Management ? Basic Settings ? Relationships ? Define Relationship Types
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user or process creating the delegation has the necessary authorizations.
  Check authorization objects related to Organizational Management, such as P_ORGIN and P_ORGXX.
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Structure Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks in Organizational Management using transaction S_AHR_61016380 or RHINTE00.
  Fix any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Review Delegation Configuration:
  
  If delegation is part of a workflow or approval process, check the workflow configuration.
  Ensure that delegation rules are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Debugging / Logs:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, enable debugging or check system logs (SM21, ST22) for more detailed error information.
  Look for dumps or short dumps related to the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the error message or keywords.
  For example, SAP Note 000165 (hypothetical) or others related to delegation errors in OM.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PPOME - Change Organizational Plan
  PP01 - Maintain Object
  S_AHR_61016380 - OM Consistency Check
  RHINTE00 - OM Consistency Check
  PPOSE - Display Organizational Plan
  
  
  
  IMG Path for Delegation Settings:
  
  Personnel Management ? Organizational Management ? Basic Settings ? Relationships ? Define Relationship Types
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  P_ORGIN - Organizational Management: General
  P_ORGXX - Organizational Management: Object Types
  
  
  
  Common Delegation Relationship Types:
  
  B007 - Delegation of responsibility
  B008 - Substitute relationship
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact object types (&1 and &2) or the context in which the error occurs, I can help you with more specific guidance.
  
  Summary:
  
  The error "WA165 Delegation between &1 and &2 could not be created" is caused by configuration, authorization, or structural issues in Organizational Management when trying to create a delegation relationship. Verify object and relationship types, check authorizations, run consistency checks, and review delegation settings to resolve the issue.