How To Fix ACM_SYNTAX183 - To-be-protected entity &1 cannot inherit from itself (indefinite cycle!)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACM_SYNTAX - ACM: DCL Syntax Error Messages

• Message number: 183

• Message text: To-be-protected entity &1 cannot inherit from itself (indefinite cycle!)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX183 - To-be-protected entity &1 cannot inherit from itself (indefinite cycle!) ?

  The SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX183 indicates that there is an issue with the inheritance structure of entities in the system. Specifically, it means that an entity is trying to inherit from itself, which creates an indefinite cycle. This situation is not allowed in object-oriented programming and can lead to logical inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Inheritance Definition: An entity (like a class or a business object) is defined to inherit from itself, either directly or indirectly through another entity.
  Misconfiguration: There may be a misconfiguration in the inheritance hierarchy, where the relationships between entities are not set up correctly.
  Copy-Paste Errors: Sometimes, during the development or configuration process, entities may be incorrectly copied or modified, leading to self-referential inheritance.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ACM_SYNTAX183 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Inheritance Structure:
  
  Check the inheritance hierarchy of the entity that is causing the error. Ensure that it does not directly or