How To Fix 61558 - Attention recursiveness. Material & is the same as the order material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 558

• Message text: Attention recursiveness. Material & is the same as the order material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61558 - Attention recursiveness. Material & is the same as the order material ?

  The SAP error message 61558, which states "Attention recursiveness. Material & is the same as the order material," typically occurs in the context of production orders, where the system detects that the material being processed is the same as the material associated with the order. This situation can lead to recursive processing, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Self-Referencing: The error arises when a production order or a process is trying to reference the same material for both the order and the component. This can happen in scenarios like:
  
  A production order is created for a material that is also being used as a component in its own production.
  A BOM (Bill of Materials) is defined in such a way that it includes the same material as both the finished product and one of its components.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review BOM and Routing: Check the Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing for the production order. Ensure that the material is not listed as both the finished product and a component in the same production order.
  
  
  Change the Order: If the order is indeed referencing the same material, consider creating a new order for a different material or modifying the existing order to use a different component.
  
  
  Adjust Production Process: If the production process requires the same material, you may need to adjust the process to avoid self-referencing. This could involve creating a different intermediate product or using a different material for the component.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling this error in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context on how to handle it.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like CS01 (Create BOM), CO01 (Create Production Order), and CO02 (Change Production Order) to manage your materials and orders effectively.
  Testing: After making changes, test the production order creation process to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  By addressing the self-referential issue in your production order setup, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your operations.