How To Fix X4516 - Error in relationship

X4516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: X4 - APO Core Interface: Interfaces for Manufacturing Orders

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Error in relationship

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during the processing of data for the relationship of
phase &V1& with phase &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

See the subsequent message in the application log to determine the
cause of the error.
Rectify the cause of the error.
If the order concerned is not a process order or if you do not find the
releationship concerned, there is an error in the generated
relationship. In this case create an OSS message. Specify in the
message how SAP Support can find this message in the application log.
You can also include the date and time of the log, for example.

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 X4516 - Error in relationship ?

  The SAP error message X4516, which indicates "Error in relationship," typically arises in the context of SAP's data management, particularly when dealing with master data relationships, such as those found in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Invalid Relationship Data: The relationship data being entered or processed may not conform to the expected format or rules defined in the system.
  Missing Data: Required fields or data elements that are necessary to establish the relationship may be missing.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the relationship from being established or processed correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the relationship types may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create or modify the relationships.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the X4516 error, you can take the following steps:
  
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