How To Fix 33208 - Context definition contains cyclic dependencies

33208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 33 - Contexts

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Context definition contains cyclic dependencies

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 33208 - Context definition contains cyclic dependencies ?

  The SAP error message 33208, which states "Context definition contains cyclic dependencies," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there are circular references in the context definitions of your data model. This can happen when you have defined multiple contexts in a way that they reference each other, creating a loop that the system cannot resolve.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cyclic References: The most common cause is that two or more contexts are defined in such a way that they reference each other. For example, Context A might reference Context B, and Context B might reference Context A.
  Incorrect Modeling: This can also occur due to incorrect modeling practices, where the relationships between dimensions and facts are not properly defined.
  Changes in Data Model: If changes were made to the data model (like adding new dimensions or facts) without properly updating the context definitions, it can lead to cyclic dependencies.
  
  
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