How To Fix BRAIN574 - '&1 &2' cannot be disaggregated because of cyclical references

BRAIN574 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 574

• Message text: '&1 &2' cannot be disaggregated because of cyclical references

What causes this issue?

You are trying to distribute structure element '&V1& &V2&' to structure
element '&V3& &V4&' with a reference. Values have been changed for both
of these structure elements, and '&V3& &V4&' also uses a distribution
with a reference to '&V1& &V2&' (possibly with a number of intervening
steps).

System Response

Changed values from '&V1& &V2&' cannot be distributed.

How to fix this error?

If possible, change fewer key figures in a process step. Here you have
to change '&V1& &V2&' first and then '&V3& &V4&'. It is possible that
the query for the structure elements in question has not been correctly
defined. If this is the case, contact the person responsible for
designing the input-ready query.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BRAIN574 - Details

• The SAP error message BRAIN574 indicates that there is a problem with disaggregating data in the context of planning or forecasting within SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP). The message specifically states that the disaggregation cannot be performed due to cyclical references in the data model.
  
  Cause:
  The cyclical reference issue typically arises when there are circular dependencies in the planning model or data structure. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Cyclic Dependencies: If the planning model has dependencies that refer back to themselves, it creates a cycle that prevents the system from determining a clear path for disaggregation.
  Incorrect Hierarchies: If the hierarchy of characteristics is not set up correctly, it can lead to cycles.
  Data Model Issues: Problems in the data model, such as incorrect relationships between key figures or characteristics, can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN574 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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