How To Fix 881719 - Reference company code &1 is a referenced company code itself

881719 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 719

• Message text: Reference company code &1 is a referenced company code itself

What causes this issue?

The assignment of company codes and reference company codes must be
clear. A reference company code cannot simultaneously be a referencing
company code.
Example
Company code,,Company code for article/partner
0001,,0002
0002,,0001

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

The example would lead to a recursive call and the company codes cannot
therefore be assigned clearly.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can adjust the assignment of the company codes in Customizing for
REA under <DS:TRAN.J7LRRE711000113>Define Common Company Codes</>.

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 881719 - Reference company code &1 is a referenced company code itself ?

  The SAP error message 881719 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of company codes in the system. Specifically, it means that the company code you are trying to reference is itself a referenced company code, which can lead to circular references or inconsistencies in the financial data.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Circular Reference: The company code you are trying to use is already set up as a reference for another company code, creating a circular reference.
  Incorrect Configuration: The company code may have been incorrectly configured in the system, leading to it being referenced inappropriately.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the same company code is being referenced multiple times.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for company codes in SAP (Transaction Code: OX15).
  Verify the settings for the company code